Crowned Sandgrouse
Pterocles coronatus
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Giới Thiệu
Crowned Sandgrouse (Pterocles coronatus) — 26–30 cm. Pale sandy with fine markings; male with orange face and black-and-white forehead pattern; short tail. Inhabits stony and rocky desert from the Sahara through the Middle East to Pakistan. Granivore; highly cryptic against rock and gravel. Drinks at dawn.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 38,4 cm | 15.1 in |
| Khối Lượng | 280,0 g | 9.88 oz |
Nhận Dạng
Bộ Lông
Crowned Sandgrouse: pale sandy-cream; pinkish-orange crown; black facial markings; white belly; sandy above; African-Arabian desert
Habitat & Range
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Làm Tổ
Nest type: SC.
Số Trứng
3
Âm Thanh
Tiếng Hót
Loud, melodious crowning call; distinctive resonant notes carrying across North African dry open landscape.
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Pterocliformes (Sandgrouse) |
| Họ | Pteroclidae (Sandgrouse) |
| Genus | Pterocles |
| Loài | Pterocles coronatus |
Distribution
Crowned Sandgrouse has been recorded in 1 countries.
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