Pallas's Sandgrouse
Syrrhaptes paradoxus
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Pallas's Sandgrouse (Syrrhaptes paradoxus) — 38–42 cm. Sandy-buff with black belly patch; long pin-tail feathers; feathered feet. Inhabits Central Asian steppe and desert from Kazakhstan to Mongolia and northern China. Irruptive migrant; periodically moves west to Europe in large numbers. Granivore; forms large flocks at waterholes.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 47.2 cm | 18.6 in |
| Weight | 250.0 g | 8.82 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Pallas's Sandgrouse: males with chestnut-and-black belly band; sandy above; pin-like tail; white belly; central Asian steppe species
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 23-26 days.
Clutch Size
2-3
Sound
Song
Loud, far-carrying call with penetrating quality; powerful resonant notes audible across open terrain.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Pterocliformes (Sandgrouse) |
| Family | Pteroclidae (Sandgrouse) |
| Genus | Syrrhaptes |
| Species | Syrrhaptes paradoxus |
Distribution
Pallas's Sandgrouse has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Pteroclidae family