About the Black-bellied Sandgrouse
The black-bellied sandgrouse is a medium large bird in the sandgrouse family.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Pterocliformes |
| Family | Sandgrouse (Pteroclidae) |
| Species | Pterocles orientalis |
| Species Codes | blbsan1, BBSA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-bellied Sandgrouse belong to?
The Black-bellied Sandgrouse (Pterocles orientalis) belongs to the Sandgrouse family (Pteroclidae), in the order Pterocliformes.
How can I identify the Black-bellied Sandgrouse?
The black-bellied sandgrouse is a medium large bird in the sandgrouse family....
Where can I report a Black-bellied Sandgrouse sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-bellied Sandgrouse on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blbsan1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Sandgrouse 16 species
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Quick Stats
Pterocliformes
Order
16
Species in Family
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