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Tibetan Sandgrouse

Syrrhaptes tibetanus

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
49,8 cm
Berat
347,0 g
Famili
Pteroclidae
Ordo
Pterocliformes

Tentang

Tibetan Sandgrouse (Syrrhaptes tibetanus) — 44–50 cm. Pale sandy-grey plumage cryptically patterned; feathered feet and toes; long central tail feathers; small head. Inhabits open alpine steppe, high plateaus, and rocky desert above 3,500–5,500 m in Tibet, Nepal, and central Asia. Granivore; drinks from high-altitude streams. Flocks in winter.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 49,8 cm 19.6 in
Berat 347,0 g 12.24 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

Tibetan Sandgrouse: males with orange face; black collar; buff-brown above; gray underparts; pin-like outer tail; high altitude species

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 20-24 days.

Ukuran Sarang

2-3

Suara

Kicauan

Melodic, rolling call with resonant quality; rich musical notes building in sequence across open terrain.

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Pterocliformes (Sandgrouse)
Famili Pteroclidae (Sandgrouse)
Genus Syrrhaptes
Spesies Syrrhaptes tibetanus

Distribution

Tibetan Sandgrouse has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Tibetan Sandgrouse endangered?
The Tibetan Sandgrouse has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Tibetan Sandgrouse nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 20-24 days.
What does the Tibetan Sandgrouse sound like?
Melodic, rolling call with resonant quality; rich musical notes building in sequence across open terrain.
How big is the Tibetan Sandgrouse?
The Tibetan Sandgrouse has a wingspan of 49.8 cm, weight of 347.0 g.
What order and family does the Tibetan Sandgrouse belong to?
The Tibetan Sandgrouse (Syrrhaptes tibetanus) belongs to the order Pterocliformes and the family Pteroclidae.

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