Burchell's Sandgrouse
Pterocles burchelli
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Burchell's Sandgrouse (Pterocles burchelli) — 24–27 cm. Pale pinkish-buff with white spots on upperparts; male with chestnut belly. Endemic to the Kalahari and arid southern Africa in open Acacia and Terminalia woodland. Granivore; highly mobile; drinks at sunrise.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 31,8 cm | 12.5 in |
| Poids | 184,4 g | 6.50 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Burchell's Sandgrouse: spotted sandy-brown above; white-and-chestnut patterned underparts; orange-spotted; southern African species
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: SC.
Taille de la couvée
3
Son
Chant
Melodic, pure cooing phrase; gentle notes with warm quality carrying across open European terrain. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Pterocliformes (Sandgrouse) |
| Famille | Pteroclidae (Sandgrouse) |
| Genus | Pterocles |
| Espèces | Pterocles burchelli |
Distribution
Burchell's Sandgrouse has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Pteroclidae family