Chestnut-bellied sandgrouse
Pterocles exustus
The chestnut-bellied sandgrouse or common sandgrouse (Pterocles exustus) is a species of sandgrouse.
About the Chestnut-bellied sandgrouse
The chestnut-bellied sandgrouse or common sandgrouse (Pterocles exustus) is a species of sandgrouse. It is a sedentary and nomadic species that ranges from northern and central Africa and further east towards western and southern Asia. There are six recognized subspecies. The chestnut-bellied sandgrouse is sexually dimorphic in plumage colouration and varies in overall plumage colouration between the six subspecies. The chestnut-bellied sandgrouse is a bird of barren, semi-deserts. It is heavily reliant on water, despite living in hot, arid climates and is known to travel up to 50 miles (80 kilometres) in a day to search for water. Chestnut-bellied sandgrouse are selective feeders which primarily subsist on seeds, often preferring to consume small seeds in large amounts.
Fun Facts About Chestnut-bellied sandgrouse
- It is heavily reliant on water, despite living in hot, arid climates and is known to travel up to 50 miles (80 kilometres) in a day to search for water.
- The chestnut-bellied sandgrouse is sexually dimorphic in plumage colouration and varies in overall plumage colouration between the six subspecies.
- It is a sedentary and nomadic species that ranges from northern and central Africa and further east towards western and southern Asia.
Conservation Status
The Chestnut-bellied sandgrouse is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | Pterocliformes |
| Family | Pteroclidae |
| Genus | Pterocles |
| Species | Pterocles exustus |
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