Burchell's Sandgrouse
Pterocles burchelli
Points
15
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Least ConcernUncommon to spot
birds • Pteroclidae
Burchell's Sandgrouse.
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Pterocles burchelli
Category
birds
Family
Pteroclidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 181 g (EltonTraits).
Points
15 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding burchell's sandgrouse in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: ground foraging 70%, understorey foraging 30%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: seeds 100%.
Behaviour
When to look
Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.
Where to see it
Namibia
Botswana
AngolaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
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