About the Namaqua Sandgrouse
The Namaqua sandgrouse, is a species of ground-dwelling bird in the sandgrouse family. It is found in arid regions of south-western Africa.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Pterocliformes |
| Family | Sandgrouse (Pteroclidae) |
| Species | Pterocles namaqua |
| Species Codes | namsan1, NASA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Namaqua Sandgrouse belong to?
The Namaqua Sandgrouse (Pterocles namaqua) belongs to the Sandgrouse family (Pteroclidae), in the order Pterocliformes.
How can I identify the Namaqua Sandgrouse?
The Namaqua sandgrouse, is a species of ground-dwelling bird in the sandgrouse family. It is found in arid regions of south-western Africa....
Where can I report a Namaqua Sandgrouse sighting?
You can log sightings of Namaqua Sandgrouse on eBird (ebird.org) using species code namsan1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Pterocliformes
Order
16
Species in Family
1,052
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