Black-bellied Sandgrouse
Pterocles orientalis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="pterocles-orientalis"></birdfyi-bird>The Black-bellied Sandgrouse (Pterocles orientalis) is a bird species in the family Pteroclidae (sandgrouse), within the order Pterocliformes (sandgrouse). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 45.6 cm and a weight of 427.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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소개
Black-bellied Sandgrouse (Pterocles orientalis) — 32–37 cm. Large; male: chestnut and grey upperparts; black belly; chestnut throat. Inhabits open steppe, semi-desert, and dry farmland from the Canary Islands through the Middle East to Central Asia and northwest India. Granivore; partially migratory. Male belly-soaks to carry water for chicks.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 날개 폭 | 45.6 cm | 18.0 in |
| 체중 | 427.5 g | 15.08 oz |
식별
깃털
Black-bellied Sandgrouse: males with black belly; sandy-spotted above; chestnut and black neck bands; white flanks; very dimorphic
Habitat & Range
보전 상태
행동 및 번식
둥지
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 21-24 days. Fledging: 25 days.
산란 수
2-3
소리
노래
Loud, carrying call with resonant quality; deep notes carrying well across open dry terrain. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
분류학
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 목 | Pterocliformes (Sandgrouse) |
| 과 | Pteroclidae (Sandgrouse) |
| Genus | Pterocles |
| 종 | Pterocles orientalis |
Distribution
Black-bellied Sandgrouse has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Pteroclidae family