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Wellenflughuhn

Pterocles lichtensteinii

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Found in Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class
Aves (Vögel)
Order
Pteroclidiformes
Family
Pteroclididae
Genus
Pterocles
Species
Pterocles lichtensteinii (Wellenflughuhn)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese クロビタイサケイ
Chinese 橫斑沙雞
Spanish Ganga de Lichtenstein
French Ganga de Lichtenstein
German Wellenflughuhn
Portuguese cortiçol-pedrês
Russian Рябок Лихтенштейна
Arabic كدرية حجازية

Similar Species in Pterocles

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Bindenflughuhn
Pterocles indicus
Least Concern
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Braunbauch-Flughuhn
Pterocles exustus
Least Concern
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Buschflughuhn
Pterocles quadricinctus
Least Concern
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Fleckenflughuhn
Pterocles burchelli
Least Concern
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Gelbkehl-Flughuhn
Pterocles gutturalis
Least Concern
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Kronenflughuhn
Pterocles coronatus
Least Concern
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Madagaskarflughuhn
Pterocles personatus
Least Concern
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Nachtflughuhn
Pterocles bicinctus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Wellenflughuhn?
The scientific name of Wellenflughuhn is Pterocles lichtensteinii. It belongs to the genus Pterocles.
What is the conservation status of Wellenflughuhn?
Wellenflughuhn (Pterocles lichtensteinii) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Wellenflughuhn live?
Wellenflughuhn is found in Found in Norway.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Wellenflughuhn belong to?
Wellenflughuhn (Pterocles lichtensteinii) belongs to the genus Pterocles, which is part of the taxonomic family Pteroclididae.
Is Wellenflughuhn endangered?
No, Wellenflughuhn (Pterocles lichtensteinii) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Wellenflughuhn belong to?
Wellenflughuhn (Pterocles lichtensteinii) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Wellenflughuhn?
The closest relatives of Wellenflughuhn in the genus Pterocles include Bindenflughuhn, Braunbauch-Flughuhn, Buschflughuhn, Fleckenflughuhn, Gelbkehl-Flughuhn.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Pterocles — 14 Species

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Bindenflughuhn
Pterocles indicus
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Braunbauch-Flughuhn
Pterocles exustus
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Buschflughuhn
Pterocles quadricinctus
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Fleckenflughuhn
Pterocles burchelli
LC 🐾
Gelbkehl-Flughuhn
Pterocles gutturalis
LC 🐾
Kronenflughuhn
Pterocles coronatus
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Madagaskarflughuhn
Pterocles personatus
LC 🐾
Nachtflughuhn
Pterocles bicinctus
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Namaflughuhn
Pterocles namaqua
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Sandflughuhn
Pterocles orientalis
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Schmuckflughuhn
Pterocles decoratus
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Spießflughuhn
Pterocles alchata
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Tropfenflughuhn
Pterocles senegallus
LC
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Wellenflughuhn
Pterocles lichtensteinii
LC
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