About the Tibetan Sandgrouse
The Tibetan sandgrouse (Syrrhaptes tibetanus) is a large bird in the sandgrouse family. The genus name Syrrhaptes is from Ancient Greek surrhaptos, "sewn together" and tibetanus is from the type locality, Tibet.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Pterocliformes |
| Family | Sandgrouse (Pteroclidae) |
| Species | Syrrhaptes tibetanus |
| Species Codes | tibsan1, TISA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Tibetan Sandgrouse belong to?
The Tibetan Sandgrouse (Syrrhaptes tibetanus) belongs to the Sandgrouse family (Pteroclidae), in the order Pterocliformes.
How can I identify the Tibetan Sandgrouse?
The Tibetan sandgrouse (Syrrhaptes tibetanus) is a large bird in the sandgrouse family. The genus name Syrrhaptes is from Ancient Greek surrhaptos, \"sewn together\" and tibetanus is from the type locality, Tibet....
Where can I report a Tibetan Sandgrouse sighting?
You can log sightings of Tibetan Sandgrouse on eBird (ebird.org) using species code tibsan1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Pterocliformes
Order
16
Species in Family
37
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