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Pallas's Sandgrouse

Syrrhaptes paradoxus

Least Concern
翼展
47.2 cm
体重
250.0 g
Pteroclidae
Pterocliformes
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Pallas's Sandgrouse (Syrrhaptes paradoxus) — 38–42 cm. Sandy-buff with black belly patch; long pin-tail feathers; feathered feet. Inhabits Central Asian steppe and desert from Kazakhstan to Mongolia and northern China. Irruptive migrant; periodically moves west to Europe in large numbers. Granivore; forms large flocks at waterholes.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼展 47.2 cm 18.6 in
体重 250.0 g 8.82 oz

识别

羽毛

Pallas's Sandgrouse: males with chestnut-and-black belly band; sandy above; pin-like tail; white belly; central Asian steppe species

Habitat & Range

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 23-26 days.

产卵数

2-3

声音

鸣唱

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

分类学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Pterocliformes (Sandgrouse)
Pteroclidae (Sandgrouse)
Genus Syrrhaptes
物种 Syrrhaptes paradoxus

Distribution

Pallas's Sandgrouse has been recorded in 4 countries.

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出现 Not recorded
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常见问题

Is the Pallas's Sandgrouse endangered?
The Pallas's Sandgrouse has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Pallas's Sandgrouse nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 23-26 days.
What does the Pallas's Sandgrouse sound like?
Loud, far-carrying call with penetrating quality; powerful resonant notes audible across open terrain.
How big is the Pallas's Sandgrouse?
The Pallas's Sandgrouse has a wingspan of 47.2 cm, weight of 250.0 g.
What order and family does the Pallas's Sandgrouse belong to?
The Pallas's Sandgrouse (Syrrhaptes paradoxus) belongs to the order Pterocliformes and the family Pteroclidae.

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