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Pin-tailed Sandgrouse

Pterocles alchata

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Norway and United Arab Emirates.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (hayvan)
Phylum
Chordata (Kordalılar)
Class
Aves (kuş)
Order
Pteroclidiformes
Family
Pteroclididae
Genus
Pterocles
Species
Pterocles alchata (Pin-tailed Sandgrouse)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese シロハラサケイ
Chinese 白腹沙雞
Spanish Ganga ibérica
French Ganga cata
German Spießflughuhn
Portuguese ganga
Russian Белобрюхий 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
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Least Concern
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Namaqua Sandgrouse
Pterocles namaqua
Least Concern
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Painted Sandgrouse
Pterocles indicus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Native Range — 2 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 🐾
Namaqua Sandgrouse
Pterocles namaqua
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Painted Sandgrouse
Pterocles indicus
LC
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Pin-tailed Sandgrouse
Pterocles alchata
LC
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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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