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Lichtenstein's Sandgrouse

Pterocles lichtensteinii

Least Concern
날개 폭
35.0 cm
체중
211.25 g
Pteroclidae
Pterocliformes

소개

Lichtenstein's Sandgrouse (Pterocles lichtensteinii) — 22–25 cm. Small; heavily barred black-and-buff pattern; rounded tail; nocturnal drinker. Inhabits rocky desert and semi-arid scrub from North Africa through the Middle East to Pakistan and northwest India. Granivore; mostly crepuscular and nocturnal — unusual among sandgrouse.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
날개 폭 35.0 cm 13.8 in
체중 211.25 g 7.45 oz

식별

깃털

Lichtenstein's Sandgrouse: finely vermiculated sandy-brown; pale below with thin barring; square tail; Arabian-African desert species

Habitat & Range

보전 상태

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

행동 및 번식

둥지

Nest type: SC.

산란 수

2-3

소리

노래

Loud, carrying call with resonant quality; deep notes audible across open dry arid terrain. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

분류학

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Pterocliformes (Sandgrouse)
Pteroclidae (Sandgrouse)
Genus Pterocles
Pterocles lichtensteinii

Distribution

Lichtenstein's Sandgrouse has been recorded in 1 countries.

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출현 Not recorded
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External Databases

자주 묻는 질문

Is the Lichtenstein's Sandgrouse endangered?
The Lichtenstein's Sandgrouse has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Lichtenstein's Sandgrouse nest?
Nest type: SC.
What does the Lichtenstein's Sandgrouse sound like?
Loud, carrying call with resonant quality; deep notes audible across open dry arid terrain. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
How big is the Lichtenstein's Sandgrouse?
The Lichtenstein's Sandgrouse has a wingspan of 35.0 cm, weight of 211.25 g.
What order and family does the Lichtenstein's Sandgrouse belong to?
The Lichtenstein's Sandgrouse (Pterocles lichtensteinii) belongs to the order Pterocliformes and the family Pteroclidae.

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