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Madagaskarflughuhn

Pterocles personatus

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 personatus (Madagaskarflughuhn)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese マダガスカルサケイ
Chinese 馬達加斯加沙雞
Spanish Ganga malgache
French Ganga masqué
German Madagaskarflughuhn
Portuguese cortiçol-malgaxe
Russian Мадагаскарский рябок

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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Nachtflughuhn
Pterocles bicinctus
Least Concern
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Namaflughuhn
Pterocles namaqua
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

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