Crowned Sandgrouse vs Yellow-throated Sandgrouse
Pterocles coronatus compared with Pterocles gutturalis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Crowned Sandgrouse | Yellow-throated Sandgrouse |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pterocles coronatus | Pterocles gutturalis |
| Order | Pterocliformes | Pterocliformes |
| Family | Pteroclidae | Pteroclidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 38.4 cm (15.1 in) | 42.7 cm (16.8 in) |
| Weight | 280.0 g (9.88 oz) | 342.5 g (12.08 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3 | 3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Crowned Sandgrouse only
Yellow-throated Sandgrouse only
Song & Call Comparison
Crowned Sandgrouse
Loud, melodious crowning call; distinctive resonant notes carrying across North African dry open landscape.
Yellow-throated Sandgrouse
Loud, far-carrying call with resonant quality; powerful notes audible at distance across open terrain.
Conservation Status
Crowned Sandgrouse
Yellow-throated Sandgrouse
How to Tell Them Apart
Crowned Sandgrouse
Crowned Sandgrouse: pale sandy-cream; pinkish-orange crown; black facial markings; white belly; sandy above; African-Arabian desert
Yellow-throated Sandgrouse
Yellow-throated Sandgrouse: males with yellow throat; sandy-brown above; white belly; chestnut belly band; dimorphic; African species
About These Birds
Crowned Sandgrouse
Crowned Sandgrouse (Pterocles coronatus) — 26–30 cm. Pale sandy with fine markings; male with orange face and black-and-white forehead pattern; short tail. Inhabits stony and rocky desert from the Sahara through the Middle East to Pakistan. Granivore; highly cryptic against rock and gravel. Drinks at dawn.
Yellow-throated Sandgrouse
Yellow-throated Sandgrouse (Pterocles gutturalis) — 28–32 cm. Sandy-buff; male with yellow throat bordered by black collar; slender tail. Found in open woodland, grassland, and farmland in East and southern Africa. Granivore; drinks at waterholes in flocks. Male carries water in belly feathers for chicks.