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Yellow-throated Sandgrouse

Pterocles gutturalis

Least Concern
翼展
42.7 cm
体重
342.5 g
Pteroclidae
Pterocliformes
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Yellow-throated Sandgrouse (Pterocles gutturalis) — 28–32 cm. Sandy-buff; male with yellow throat bordered by black collar; slender tail. Found in open woodland, grassland, and farmland in East and southern Africa. Granivore; drinks at waterholes in flocks. Male carries water in belly feathers for chicks.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼展 42.7 cm 16.8 in
体重 342.5 g 12.08 oz

识别

羽毛

Yellow-throated Sandgrouse: males with yellow throat; sandy-brown above; white belly; chestnut belly band; dimorphic; African species

Habitat & Range

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 25 days.

产卵数

3

声音

鸣唱

Loud, far-carrying call with resonant quality; powerful notes audible at distance across open terrain.

分类学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Pterocliformes (Sandgrouse)
Pteroclidae (Sandgrouse)
Genus Pterocles
物种 Pterocles gutturalis

Distribution

Yellow-throated Sandgrouse has been recorded in 1 countries.

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出现 Not recorded
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常见问题

Is the Yellow-throated Sandgrouse endangered?
The Yellow-throated Sandgrouse has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Yellow-throated Sandgrouse nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 25 days.
What does the Yellow-throated Sandgrouse sound like?
Loud, far-carrying call with resonant quality; powerful notes audible at distance across open terrain.
How big is the Yellow-throated Sandgrouse?
The Yellow-throated Sandgrouse has a wingspan of 42.7 cm, weight of 342.5 g.
What order and family does the Yellow-throated Sandgrouse belong to?
The Yellow-throated Sandgrouse (Pterocles gutturalis) belongs to the order Pterocliformes and the family Pteroclidae.

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