Burchell's Sandgrouse

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Burchell's Sandgrouse (<em>Pterocles burchelli</em>) is a species of Sandgrouse (<em>Pteroclidae</em>) in the order Sandgrouse.

Overview

Burchell's Sandgrouse (Pterocles burchelli) is a species of Sandgrouse (Pteroclidae) in the order Sandgrouse.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Pterocles; binomial: Pterocles burchelli; authority: Sclater, WL, 1922.

Distribution

Breeding range: Africa.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Treated as monotypic; includes makarikari (Hockey et al. 2005; de Juana 1997).

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