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Tibetan Sandgrouse

Syrrhaptes tibetanus

Least Concern
Envergadura
49,8 cm
Peso
347,0 g
Família
Pteroclidae
Ordem
Pterocliformes

The Tibetan Sandgrouse (Syrrhaptes tibetanus) is a bird species in the family Pteroclidae (sandgrouse), within the order Pterocliformes (sandgrouse). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 49.8 cm and a weight of 347 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Sobre

Tibetan Sandgrouse (Syrrhaptes tibetanus) — 44–50 cm. Pale sandy-grey plumage cryptically patterned; feathered feet and toes; long central tail feathers; small head. Inhabits open alpine steppe, high plateaus, and rocky desert above 3,500–5,500 m in Tibet, Nepal, and central Asia. Granivore; drinks from high-altitude streams. Flocks in winter.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 49,8 cm 19.6 in
Peso 347,0 g 12.24 oz

Identificação

Plumagem

Tibetan Sandgrouse: males with orange face; black collar; buff-brown above; gray underparts; pin-like outer tail; high altitude species

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 20-24 days.

Tamanho da postura

2-3

Som

Canto

Melodic, rolling call with resonant quality; rich musical notes building in sequence across open terrain.

Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Pterocliformes (Sandgrouse)
Família Pteroclidae (Sandgrouse)
Genus Syrrhaptes
Espécies Syrrhaptes tibetanus

Distribution

Tibetan Sandgrouse has been recorded in 1 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Tibetan Sandgrouse endangered?
The Tibetan Sandgrouse has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Tibetan Sandgrouse nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 20-24 days.
What does the Tibetan Sandgrouse sound like?
Melodic, rolling call with resonant quality; rich musical notes building in sequence across open terrain.
How big is the Tibetan Sandgrouse?
The Tibetan Sandgrouse has a wingspan of 49.8 cm, weight of 347.0 g.
What order and family does the Tibetan Sandgrouse belong to?
The Tibetan Sandgrouse (Syrrhaptes tibetanus) belongs to the order Pterocliformes and the family Pteroclidae.

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