About the Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse
The chestnut-bellied sandgrouse or common sandgrouse 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.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Pterocliformes |
| Family | Sandgrouse (Pteroclidae) |
| Species | Pterocles exustus |
| Species Codes | chbsan, CBSA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse belong to?
The Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse (Pterocles exustus) belongs to the Sandgrouse family (Pteroclidae), in the order Pterocliformes.
How can I identify the Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse?
The chestnut-bellied sandgrouse or common sandgrouse 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....
Where can I report a Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse sighting?
You can log sightings of Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chbsan, or on iNaturalist.
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