Burchell's Sandgrouse
Pterocles burchelli
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Burchell's Sandgrouse (Pterocles burchelli) — 24–27 cm. Pale pinkish-buff with white spots on upperparts; male with chestnut belly. Endemic to the Kalahari and arid southern Africa in open Acacia and Terminalia woodland. Granivore; highly mobile; drinks at sunrise.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼開長 | 31.8 cm | 12.5 in |
| 体重 | 184.4 g | 6.50 oz |
識別
羽毛
Burchell's Sandgrouse: spotted sandy-brown above; white-and-chestnut patterned underparts; orange-spotted; southern African species
Habitat & Range
保全状況
行動と繁殖
営巣
Nest type: SC.
一腹卵数
3
鳴き声
さえずり
Melodic, pure cooing phrase; gentle notes with warm quality carrying across open European terrain. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
分類学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Pterocliformes (Sandgrouse) |
| 科 | Pteroclidae (Sandgrouse) |
| Genus | Pterocles |
| 種 | Pterocles burchelli |
Distribution
Burchell's Sandgrouse has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
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