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Birds

Chestnut-bellied
Sandgrouse

Least Concern

Stable

Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse

Pterocles exustus

The chestnut-bellied sandgrouse are found in sparse, bushy, arid land which is common in central and northern Africa, and southern Asia. Though they live in hot, arid climates, they are highly reliant on water. They have been known to travel up to 50 miles in one day in search of water.

Common Sandgrouse

Regional Names
  • French:
    Ganga à ventre brun
  • Gujarati:
    સામન્ય બટ્ટાવડો
  • Hindi:
    भट तीतर
  • Marathi:
    पखुरडी, भाट तीतर
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Taxanomy

PTEROCLIFORMES
PTEROCLIDAE
Pterocles exustus

Quick Facts
  • Though these live in hot, arid climates, they are highly reliant on water.
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