Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse
Pterocles exustus
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Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse (Pterocles exustus) — 30–35 cm. Sandy above; male with chestnut belly patch; slender pointed tail. Widespread in arid and semi-arid zones from West Africa to India; also the Middle East and Horn of Africa. Granivore; colonial drinker at waterholes. Male carries water in belly feathers.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Rentang Sayap | 35,0 cm | 13.8 in |
| Berat | 211,5 g | 7.46 oz |
Identifikasi
Bulu
Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse: males with chestnut belly; sandy above; black belly spot; narrow white stripe; pin-tipped tail; dimorphic
Habitat & Range
Status Konservasi
Perilaku & Berkembang Biak
Bersarang
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 22-23 days.
Ukuran Sarang
3
Suara
Kicauan
Loud, carrying call with resonant quality; deep notes given from ground across open terrain. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordo | Pterocliformes (Sandgrouse) |
| Famili | Pteroclidae (Sandgrouse) |
| Genus | Pterocles |
| Spesies | Pterocles exustus |
Distribution
Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse has been recorded in 3 countries.
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