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Namaqua Sandgrouse

Pterocles namaqua

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 (hayvan)
Phylum
Chordata (Kordalılar)
Class
Aves (kuş)
Order
Pteroclidiformes
Family
Pteroclididae
Genus
Pterocles
Species
Pterocles namaqua (Namaqua Sandgrouse)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese クリムネサケイ
Chinese 那馬瓜沙雞
Spanish Ganga namaqua
French Ganga namaqua
German Namaflughuhn
Portuguese cortiçol-da-namáqua
Russian Южноафриканский рябок

Similar Species in Pterocles

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Black-bellied Sandgrouse
Pterocles orientalis
Least Concern
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Black-faced Sandgrouse
Pterocles decoratus
Least Concern
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Burchell's Sandgrouse
Pterocles burchelli
Least Concern
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Four-banded Sandgrouse
Pterocles quadricinctus
Least Concern
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Lichtenstein's Sandgrouse
Pterocles lichtensteinii
Least Concern
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Madagascar Sandgrouse
Pterocles personatus
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Painted Sandgrouse
Pterocles indicus
Least Concern
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Pin-tailed Sandgrouse
Pterocles alchata
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Namaqua Sandgrouse?
The scientific name of Namaqua Sandgrouse is Pterocles namaqua. It belongs to the genus Pterocles.
What is the conservation status of Namaqua Sandgrouse?
Namaqua Sandgrouse (Pterocles namaqua) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Namaqua Sandgrouse live?
Namaqua Sandgrouse is found in Found in Norway.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Namaqua Sandgrouse belong to?
Namaqua Sandgrouse (Pterocles namaqua) belongs to the genus Pterocles, which is part of the taxonomic family Pteroclididae.
Is Namaqua Sandgrouse endangered?
No, Namaqua Sandgrouse (Pterocles namaqua) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Namaqua Sandgrouse belong to?
Namaqua Sandgrouse (Pterocles namaqua) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).
What are the closest relatives of Namaqua Sandgrouse?
The closest relatives of Namaqua Sandgrouse in the genus Pterocles include Black-bellied Sandgrouse, Black-faced Sandgrouse, Burchell's Sandgrouse, Four-banded Sandgrouse, Lichtenstein's Sandgrouse.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Pterocles — 14 Species

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Black-bellied Sandgrouse
Pterocles orientalis
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Black-faced Sandgrouse
Pterocles decoratus
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Burchell's Sandgrouse
Pterocles burchelli
LC 🐾
Four-banded Sandgrouse
Pterocles quadricinctus
LC 🐾
Lichtenstein's Sandgrouse
Pterocles lichtensteinii
LC 🐾
Madagascar Sandgrouse
Pterocles personatus
LC
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Namaqua Sandgrouse
Pterocles namaqua
LC
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Painted Sandgrouse
Pterocles indicus
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Pin-tailed Sandgrouse
Pterocles alchata
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Spotted Sandgrouse
Pterocles senegallus
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Yellow-throated Sandgrouse
Pterocles gutturalis
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Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse
Pterocles exustus
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Crowned Sandgrouse
Pterocles coronatus
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Double-banded Sandgrouse
Pterocles bicinctus
LC
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