Lichtenstein's Sandgrouse
A species of Sandgrouse Scientific name : Pterocles lichtensteinii Genus : Sandgrouse
Lichtenstein's Sandgrouse, A species of Sandgrouse
Botanical name: Pterocles lichtensteinii
Genus: Sandgrouse
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Photo By Don Roberson 
Description
Lichtenstein's sandgrouse (Pterocles lichtensteinii) is a species of bird in the Pteroclidae family, which is named after Martin Lichtenstein. They are nomadic, mostly nocturnal birds, which drink before dawn and after dusk. 
Size
26 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
Feeding Habits
Lichtenstein's Sandgrouse primarily forage seeds, especially Acacia during breeding season, and consume diverse flora including the Asphodelus and Salsola plants, occasionally eating insects. Lichtenstein's Sandgrouse exhibit nocturnal activity, drink at dusk and dawn, and adjust water visits seasonally, indicating unique hydration strategies.
Habitat
Lichtenstein's Sandgrouse is typically found in deserts, semi-deserts, and arid bushvelds with rocky terrains and scrubby areas. Its preferred environment includes wooded dry wadis and bare stony hillsides, often within mountain massifs. The species has an affinity for vegetated areas with Acacia shrubs and thorn-scrub trees, particularly Acacia sayal. It generally avoids flat open deserts and cultivated lands.
Dite type
Granivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Distribution Area
The species is found over a wide region, from near the equator in Kenya, through the Middle East to Afghanistan. In Africa it is besides found in Algeria, Chad, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Libya, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, Senegal, Somalia, Sudan and Uganda. In Asia it is also found in Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Israel, the United Arab Emirates and Yemen.
Photo By Don Roberson 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Sandgrouse Family
Sandgrouse Genus
Sandgrouse Species
Lichtenstein's Sandgrouse 
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