Black-bellied Sandgrouse

Overview

Black-bellied Sandgrouse (Pterocles orientalis) is a species of Sandgrouse (Pteroclidae) in the order Sandgrouse. A sandgrouse with a black belly and white wing coverts; lives on dry plains and semi-deserts; forms large flocks flying to water at dawn; a fast, direct flier.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Pterocles; binomial: Pterocles orientalis; authority: (Linnaeus, 1758). Typical size: 30-35cm. Average lifespan: 5-10 years.

Distribution

Breeding range: the Palearctic.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.