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Yellow-throated Sandgrouse

Pterocles gutturalis

Least Concern
Envergadura
42,7 cm
Peso
342,5 g
Familia
Pteroclidae
Orden
Pterocliformes

The Yellow-throated Sandgrouse (Pterocles gutturalis) is a bird species in the family Pteroclidae (gangas), within the order Pterocliformes (gangas). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 42.7 cm and a weight of 342.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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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.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 42,7 cm 16.8 in
Peso 342,5 g 12.08 oz

Identificación

Plumaje

Yellow-throated Sandgrouse: males with yellow throat; sandy-brown above; white belly; chestnut belly band; dimorphic; African species

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Nidificación

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 25 days.

Tamaño de la puesta

3

Sonido

Canto

Loud, far-carrying call with resonant quality; powerful notes audible at distance across open terrain.

Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Pterocliformes (Gangas)
Familia Pteroclidae (Gangas)
Genus Pterocles
Especies Pterocles gutturalis

Distribution

Yellow-throated Sandgrouse has been recorded in 1 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Preguntas frecuentes

Is the Yellow-throated Sandgrouse endangered?
The Yellow-throated Sandgrouse has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Yellow-throated Sandgrouse nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 25 days.
What does the Yellow-throated Sandgrouse sound like?
Loud, far-carrying call with resonant quality; powerful notes audible at distance across open terrain.
How big is the Yellow-throated Sandgrouse?
The Yellow-throated Sandgrouse has a wingspan of 42.7 cm, weight of 342.5 g.
What order and family does the Yellow-throated Sandgrouse belong to?
The Yellow-throated Sandgrouse (Pterocles gutturalis) belongs to the order Pterocliformes and the family Pteroclidae.

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