Yellow-throated Sandgrouse
A species of Sandgrouse Scientific name : Pterocles gutturalis Genus : Sandgrouse
Yellow-throated Sandgrouse, A species of Sandgrouse
Botanical name: Pterocles gutturalis
Genus: Sandgrouse
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Description General Info
Description
The yellow-throated sandgrouse (Pterocles gutturalis) is a species of bird in the family Pteroclidae.
Size
30 cm
Feeding Habits
Yellow-throated Sandgrouse's primary diet consists of various seeds from Leguminosae, Gramineae, and other families, plus cultivated grains. Yellow-throated Sandgrouse typically drinks water in the morning between 07:00 and 10:00.
Habitat
The habitat of yellow-throated Sandgrouse typically consists of open plains with short grass, frequently in proximity to rivers or swamps. These birds have a preference for recently burnt areas and are often encountered in cultivated lands such as ploughed fields and fallow ground, within broader savanna and grassland regions.
Dite type
Granivorous
General Info
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Sandgrouse Family
Sandgrouse Genus
Sandgrouse Species
Yellow-throated Sandgrouse