Four-banded Sandgrouse
Pterocles quadricinctus
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Four-banded Sandgrouse (Pterocles quadricinctus) — 26–30 cm. Brown with multiple thin black-and-white breast bands; barred above; short tail. Inhabits dry savanna, open woodland, and Sahelian scrub across West and Central Africa. Granivore; crepuscular drinker. Male belly-soaks to deliver water.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 34.9 cm | 13.7 in |
| Weight | 179.62666666666667 g | 6.34 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Four-banded Sandgrouse: four distinct dark belly bands on white; sandy-brown above; short tail; West African forest-edge species
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC.
Clutch Size
2-3
Sound
Song
Loud, cackling call with chattering quality; rapid notes carrying across East African dry four-banded terrain.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Pterocliformes (Sandgrouse) |
| Family | Pteroclidae (Sandgrouse) |
| Genus | Pterocles |
| Species | Pterocles quadricinctus |
Distribution
Four-banded Sandgrouse has been recorded in 1 countries.
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