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Burchell's Sandgrouse

Pterocles burchelli

Least Concern
Envergadura
31,8 cm
Peso
184,4 g
Família
Pteroclidae
Ordem
Pterocliformes

The Burchell's Sandgrouse (Pterocles burchelli) is a bird species in the family Pteroclidae (sandgrouse), within the order Pterocliformes (sandgrouse). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 31.8 cm and a weight of 184.4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Sobre

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
Envergadura 31,8 cm 12.5 in
Peso 184,4 g 6.50 oz

Identificação

Plumagem

Burchell's Sandgrouse: spotted sandy-brown above; white-and-chestnut patterned underparts; orange-spotted; southern African species

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Nest type: SC.

Tamanho da postura

3

Som

Canto

Melodic, pure cooing phrase; gentle notes with warm quality carrying across open European terrain. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Pterocliformes (Sandgrouse)
Família Pteroclidae (Sandgrouse)
Genus Pterocles
Espécies Pterocles burchelli

Distribution

Burchell's Sandgrouse has been recorded in 1 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Burchell's Sandgrouse endangered?
The Burchell's Sandgrouse has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Burchell's Sandgrouse nest?
Nest type: SC.
What does the Burchell's Sandgrouse sound like?
Melodic, pure cooing phrase; gentle notes with warm quality carrying across open European terrain. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
How big is the Burchell's Sandgrouse?
The Burchell's Sandgrouse has a wingspan of 31.8 cm, weight of 184.4 g.
What order and family does the Burchell's Sandgrouse belong to?
The Burchell's Sandgrouse (Pterocles burchelli) belongs to the order Pterocliformes and the family Pteroclidae.

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