Burchell's Sandgrouse
Pterocles burchelli
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<birdfyi-bird slug="pterocles-burchelli"></birdfyi-bird>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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เกี่ยวกับเรา
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 |
|---|---|---|
| กว้างปีก | 31.8 cm | 12.5 in |
| น้ำหนัก | 184.4 g | 6.50 oz |
การยืนยันชนิดพันธุ์
ขนนก
Burchell's Sandgrouse: spotted sandy-brown above; white-and-chestnut patterned underparts; orange-spotted; southern African species
Habitat & Range
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การทำรัง
Nest type: SC.
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เสียง
เสียงร้อง
Melodic, pure cooing phrase; gentle notes with warm quality carrying across open European terrain. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
อนุกรมวิทยา
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| อันดับ | Pterocliformes (Sandgrouse) |
| วงศ์ตระกูล | Pteroclidae (Sandgrouse) |
| Genus | Pterocles |
| ชนิดพันธุ์ | Pterocles burchelli |
Distribution
Burchell's Sandgrouse has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Pteroclidae family