Double-banded Sandgrouse vs Black-bellied Sandgrouse
Pterocles bicinctus compared with Pterocles orientalis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Double-banded Sandgrouse | Black-bellied Sandgrouse |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pterocles bicinctus | Pterocles orientalis |
| Order | Pterocliformes | Pterocliformes |
| Family | Pteroclidae | Pteroclidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 34.1 cm (13.4 in) | 45.6 cm (18.0 in) |
| Weight | 233.8 g (8.25 oz) | 427.5 g (15.08 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Double-banded Sandgrouse
Deep, resonant cooing call; rich notes with gentle quality carrying across open African terrain. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Black-bellied Sandgrouse
Loud, carrying call with resonant quality; deep notes carrying well across open dry terrain. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Conservation Status
Double-banded Sandgrouse
Black-bellied Sandgrouse
How to Tell Them Apart
Double-banded Sandgrouse
Double-banded Sandgrouse: two dark belly bands; sandy-brown above; dimorphic; males with black-white forehead; African species
Black-bellied Sandgrouse
Black-bellied Sandgrouse: males with black belly; sandy-spotted above; chestnut and black neck bands; white flanks; very dimorphic
About These Birds
Double-banded Sandgrouse
Double-banded Sandgrouse (Pterocles bicinctus) — 24–28 cm. Brown and buff; male with two bold black-and-white breast bands; fine barring above. Inhabits open dry woodland and savanna of southern Africa. Granivore; forms small flocks; drinks nocturnally at waterholes. Male belly-soaks for chicks.
Black-bellied Sandgrouse
Black-bellied Sandgrouse (Pterocles orientalis) — 32–37 cm. Large; male: chestnut and grey upperparts; black belly; chestnut throat. Inhabits open steppe, semi-desert, and dry farmland from the Canary Islands through the Middle East to Central Asia and northwest India. Granivore; partially migratory. Male belly-soaks to carry water for chicks.