Crowned Sandgrouse vs Spotted Sandgrouse
Pterocles coronatus compared with Pterocles senegallus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Crowned Sandgrouse | Spotted Sandgrouse |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pterocles coronatus | Pterocles senegallus |
| Order | Pterocliformes | Pterocliformes |
| Family | Pteroclidae | Pteroclidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 38.4 cm (15.1 in) | 38.8 cm (15.3 in) |
| Weight | 280.0 g (9.88 oz) | 277.8 g (9.80 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3 | 3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Crowned Sandgrouse
Loud, melodious crowning call; distinctive resonant notes carrying across North African dry open landscape.
Spotted Sandgrouse
Loud, far-carrying territorial call; sharp clucking notes carrying across African spotted sandgrouse open terrain.
Conservation Status
Crowned Sandgrouse
Spotted 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
Spotted Sandgrouse
Spotted Sandgrouse: males with orange face; white-spotted brown above; pale below; square tail; bold orange and white face pattern
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.
Spotted Sandgrouse
Spotted Sandgrouse (Pterocles senegallus) — 32–36 cm. Sandy-buff with fine white spotting on upperparts; orange throat; slender long tail. Inhabits extreme desert, stony plains, and sandy wastes from North Africa through the Middle East to Pakistan and northwest India. Granivore; highly mobile; drinks at dawn and dusk.