Sandgrouse is the common name for Pteroclididae, a family of sixteen species of bird, members of the order Pteroclidiformes. source
Sandgrouse is the common name for Pteroclididae, a family of sixteen species of bird, members of the order Pteroclidiformes.
Sandgrouse are traditionally placed in two genera. source
Sandgrouse are traditionally placed in two genera.
The two central Asian species are classified as Syrrhaptes and the other fourteen species, from Africa and Asia, are placed in the genus Pterocles. source
The two central Asian species are classified as Syrrhaptes and the other fourteen species, from Africa and Asia, are placed in the genus Pterocles.
Sandgrouse are ground dwelling birds restricted to treeless, open country, such as plains, savannahs and semi-deserts. source
Sandgrouse are ground dwelling birds restricted to treeless, open country, such as plains, savannahs and semi-deserts.
Sandgrouse are distributed across northern, southern and eastern Africa, Madagascar, the Middle East and India through to central Asia. source
Sandgrouse are distributed across northern, southern and eastern Africa, Madagascar, the Middle East and India through to central Asia.
The ranges of the black-bellied sandgrouse and the pin-tailed sandgrouse extend into the Iberian Peninsula and France, and Pallas's source
The ranges of the black-bellied sandgrouse and the pin-tailed sandgrouse extend into the Iberian Peninsula and France, and Pallas's
sandgrouse occasionally breaks out in large numbers from its normal range in Asia. source
sandgrouse occasionally breaks out in large numbers from its normal range in Asia.
Sandgrouse have small, pigeon-like heads and necks and sturdy compact bodies. source
Sandgrouse have small, pigeon-like heads and necks and sturdy compact bodies.
Sandgrouse range in size from 24 to 40 centimetres (9.4 to 15.7 in) in length and from 150 to 500 grams (5.3 to 17.6 oz) in weight. source
Sandgrouse range in size from 24 to 40 centimetres (9.4 to 15.7 in) in length and from 150 to 500 grams (5.3 to 17.6 oz) in weight.
The adults Sandgrouse are sexually dimorphic with the males being slightly larger and more brightly colored than the females. source
The adults Sandgrouse are sexually dimorphic with the males being slightly larger and more brightly colored than the females.
Sandgrouse have eleven strong primary feathers and long pointed wings giving them a fast direct flight. source
Sandgrouse have eleven strong primary feathers and long pointed wings giving them a fast direct flight.
The muscles of the wings Sandgrouse are powerful and the birds are capable of rapid take off and sustained flight. source
The muscles of the wings Sandgrouse are powerful and the birds are capable of rapid take off and sustained flight.
The amount of water that can be carried Sandgrouse in this way is 15 to 20 millilitres (0.5 to 0.7 fluid ounce). source
The amount of water that can be carried Sandgrouse in this way is 15 to 20 millilitres (0.5 to 0.7 fluid ounce).
Sandgrouse are principally seed eaters. Other food items eaten include green shoots and leaves, bulbs and berries. source
Sandgrouse are principally seed eaters. Other food items eaten include green shoots and leaves, bulbs and berries.
The diet of many sandgrouse is highly specialised, with the seeds of a small number of plant species being dominant. source
The diet of many sandgrouse is highly specialised, with the seeds of a small number of plant species being dominant.
Sandgrouse are gregarious, feeding in flocks of up to 100 birds. source
Sandgrouse are gregarious, feeding in flocks of up to 100 birds.
Sandgrouse are monogamous. source
Sandgrouse are monogamous.
