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 |
|---|---|---|
| 翼開長 | 35.0 cm | 13.8 in |
| 体重 | 211.5 g | 7.46 oz |
識別
羽毛
Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse: males with chestnut belly; sandy above; black belly spot; narrow white stripe; pin-tipped tail; dimorphic
Habitat & Range
保全状況
行動と繁殖
営巣
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 22-23 days.
一腹卵数
3
鳴き声
さえずり
Loud, carrying call with resonant quality; deep notes given from ground across open 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 exustus |
Distribution
Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Pteroclidae family