Painted Sandgrouse
Pterocles indicus
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Painted Sandgrouse (Pterocles indicus) — 26–30 cm. Boldly patterned; male with chestnut, black, and white breast bands; spotted underparts; short rounded tail. Endemic to the Indian subcontinent in dry rocky scrub and open woodland. Granivore. The only sandgrouse lacking pin-shaped tail feathers in India.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 33,7 cm | 13.3 in |
| Poids | 185,5 g | 6.54 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Painted Sandgrouse: males with black-white face mask; orange neck; spotted brown above; barred white below; Indian subcontinent
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 21-23 days.
Taille de la couvée
2-3
Son
Chant
Loud, far-carrying call with resonant quality; powerful notes carrying across open 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 indicus |
Distribution
Painted Sandgrouse has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Pteroclidae family