Double-banded Sandgrouse
Pterocles bicinctus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="pterocles-bicinctus"></birdfyi-bird>The Double-banded Sandgrouse (Pterocles bicinctus) is a bird species in the family Pteroclidae (sandgrouse), within the order Pterocliformes (sandgrouse). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 34.1 cm and a weight of 233.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Double-banded Sandgrouse (Pterocles bicinctus) — 24–28 cm. Brown and buff; male with two bold black-and-white breast bands; fine barring above. Inhabits open dry woodland and savanna of southern Africa. Granivore; forms small flocks; drinks nocturnally at waterholes. Male belly-soaks for chicks.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| पंखों का फैलाव | 34.1 cm | 13.4 in |
| वजन | 233.8 g | 8.25 oz |
पहचान
पंख
Double-banded Sandgrouse: two dark belly bands; sandy-brown above; dimorphic; males with black-white forehead; African species
संरक्षण स्थिति
व्यवहार और प्रजनन
घोंसला बनाना
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 23-24 days.
अंडों की संख्या
2-3
ध्वनि
गीत
Deep, resonant cooing call; rich notes with gentle quality carrying across open African terrain. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
वर्गिकी
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| गण | Pterocliformes (Sandgrouse) |
| कुल | Pteroclidae (Sandgrouse) |
| Genus | Pterocles |
| प्रजातियां | Pterocles bicinctus |
Distribution
Double-banded Sandgrouse has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Other species in the Pteroclidae family