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Tibetan Sandgrouse

Syrrhaptes tibetanus

Least Concern
翼展
49.8 cm
体重
347.0 g
Pteroclidae
Pterocliformes
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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
翼展 49.8 cm 19.6 in
体重 347.0 g 12.24 oz

识别

羽毛

Tibetan Sandgrouse: males with orange face; black collar; buff-brown above; gray underparts; pin-like outer tail; high altitude species

Habitat & Range

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 20-24 days.

产卵数

2-3

声音

鸣唱

Melodic, rolling call with resonant quality; rich musical notes building in sequence across open terrain.

分类学

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

Distribution

Tibetan 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 Tibetan Sandgrouse endangered?
The Tibetan Sandgrouse has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Tibetan Sandgrouse nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 20-24 days.
What does the Tibetan Sandgrouse sound like?
Melodic, rolling call with resonant quality; rich musical notes building in sequence across open terrain.
How big is the Tibetan Sandgrouse?
The Tibetan Sandgrouse has a wingspan of 49.8 cm, weight of 347.0 g.
What order and family does the Tibetan Sandgrouse belong to?
The Tibetan Sandgrouse (Syrrhaptes tibetanus) belongs to the order Pterocliformes and the family Pteroclidae.

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