Lichtenstein's Sandgrouse
Pterocles lichtensteinii
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Lichtenstein's Sandgrouse (Pterocles lichtensteinii) — 22–25 cm. Small; heavily barred black-and-buff pattern; rounded tail; nocturnal drinker. Inhabits rocky desert and semi-arid scrub from North Africa through the Middle East to Pakistan and northwest India. Granivore; mostly crepuscular and nocturnal — unusual among sandgrouse.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 35,0 cm | 13.8 in |
| Khối Lượng | 211,25 g | 7.45 oz |
Nhận Dạng
Bộ Lông
Lichtenstein's Sandgrouse: finely vermiculated sandy-brown; pale below with thin barring; square tail; Arabian-African desert species
Habitat & Range
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Làm Tổ
Nest type: SC.
Số Trứng
2-3
Âm Thanh
Tiếng Hót
Loud, carrying call with resonant quality; deep notes audible across open dry arid terrain. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Pterocliformes (Sandgrouse) |
| Họ | Pteroclidae (Sandgrouse) |
| Genus | Pterocles |
| Loài | Pterocles lichtensteinii |
Distribution
Lichtenstein's Sandgrouse has been recorded in 1 countries.
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