Spotted Sandgrouse
Pterocles senegallus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="pterocles-senegallus"></birdfyi-bird>The Spotted Sandgrouse (Pterocles senegallus) is a bird species in the family Pteroclidae (sandgrouse), within the order Pterocliformes (sandgrouse). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 38.8 cm and a weight of 277.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Tentang
Spotted Sandgrouse (Pterocles senegallus) — 32–36 cm. Sandy-buff with fine white spotting on upperparts; orange throat; slender long tail. Inhabits extreme desert, stony plains, and sandy wastes from North Africa through the Middle East to Pakistan and northwest India. Granivore; highly mobile; drinks at dawn and dusk.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Rentang Sayap | 38,8 cm | 15.3 in |
| Berat | 277,8 g | 9.80 oz |
Identifikasi
Bulu
Spotted Sandgrouse: males with orange face; white-spotted brown above; pale below; square tail; bold orange and white face pattern
Habitat & Range
Status Konservasi
Perilaku & Berkembang Biak
Bersarang
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 29-31 days.
Ukuran Sarang
3
Suara
Kicauan
Loud, far-carrying territorial call; sharp clucking notes carrying across African spotted sandgrouse open terrain.
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordo | Pterocliformes (Sandgrouse) |
| Famili | Pteroclidae (Sandgrouse) |
| Genus | Pterocles |
| Spesies | Pterocles senegallus |
Distribution
Spotted Sandgrouse has been recorded in 1 countries.
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