Black-bellied Sandgrouse
Pterocles orientalis
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Black-bellied Sandgrouse (Pterocles orientalis) — 32–37 cm. Large; male: chestnut and grey upperparts; black belly; chestnut throat. Inhabits open steppe, semi-desert, and dry farmland from the Canary Islands through the Middle East to Central Asia and northwest India. Granivore; partially migratory. Male belly-soaks to carry water for chicks.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 45,6 cm | 18.0 in |
| Poids | 427,5 g | 15.08 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Black-bellied Sandgrouse: males with black belly; sandy-spotted above; chestnut and black neck bands; white flanks; very dimorphic
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 21-24 days. Fledging: 25 days.
Taille de la couvée
2-3
Son
Chant
Loud, carrying call with resonant quality; deep notes carrying well across open dry 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 orientalis |
Distribution
Black-bellied Sandgrouse has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Pteroclidae family