Namaqua Sandgrouse
Pterocles namaqua
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<birdfyi-bird slug="pterocles-namaqua"></birdfyi-bird>The Namaqua Sandgrouse (Pterocles namaqua) is a bird species in the family Pteroclidae (sandgrouse), within the order Pterocliformes (sandgrouse). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 32.7 cm and a weight of 172.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Hakkında
Namaqua Sandgrouse (Pterocles namaqua) — 24–28 cm. Small; sandy brown; male with chestnut-and-white breast bands; pointed tail. Inhabits arid semi-desert and Karoo scrub of southern Africa. Granivore; forms vast flocks at waterholes. Male soaks belly feathers daily to carry water up to 80 km for chicks.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Kanat Açıklığı | 32,7 cm | 12.9 in |
| Ağırlık | 172,66666666666666 g | 6.09 oz |
Tanımlama
Tuy
Namaqua Sandgrouse: males with chestnut and white belly bands; sandy-brown above; pin-like tail; brown-orange head; dimorphic
Habitat & Range
Koruma Durumu
Davranış & Üreme
Yuvalama
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 21 days. Fledging: 42 days.
Kuluçka Büyüklüğü
3
Ses
Şarkı
Loud, far-carrying call with resonant quality; powerful notes carrying across dry open terrain. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Takım | Pterocliformes (Sandgrouse) |
| Familya | Pteroclidae (Sandgrouse) |
| Genus | Pterocles |
| Türler | Pterocles namaqua |
Distribution
Namaqua Sandgrouse has been recorded in 1 countries.
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