Tibetan Sandgrouse
Syrrhaptes tibetanus
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 49,8 cm | 19.6 in |
| Khối Lượng | 347,0 g | 12.24 oz |
Nhận Dạng
Bộ Lông
Tibetan Sandgrouse: males with orange face; black collar; buff-brown above; gray underparts; pin-like outer tail; high altitude species
Habitat & Range
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Làm Tổ
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 20-24 days.
Số Trứng
2-3
Âm Thanh
Tiếng Hót
Melodic, rolling call with resonant quality; rich musical notes building in sequence across open terrain.
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Pterocliformes (Sandgrouse) |
| Họ | Pteroclidae (Sandgrouse) |
| Genus | Syrrhaptes |
| Loài | Syrrhaptes tibetanus |
Distribution
Tibetan Sandgrouse has been recorded in 1 countries.
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