About the Yellow-throated Sandgrouse
The yellow-throated sandgrouse is a bird species of the family Pteroclidae. The species common name is derived from the male's distinctive yellow throat. It is found in arid and semi-arid environments and inhabits regions distributed across 10 different African countries. Two subspecies are accepted, P. g. saturatior and P. g. gutturalis. The yellow-throated sandgrouse is listed as Near Threatened in the South African regional assessment but regarded as Least Concerned globally.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Pterocliformes |
| Family | Sandgrouse (Pteroclidae) |
| Species | Pterocles gutturalis |
| Species Codes | yetsan1, YTSA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Yellow-throated Sandgrouse belong to?
The Yellow-throated Sandgrouse (Pterocles gutturalis) belongs to the Sandgrouse family (Pteroclidae), in the order Pterocliformes.
How can I identify the Yellow-throated Sandgrouse?
The yellow-throated sandgrouse is a bird species of the family Pteroclidae. The species common name is derived from the male's distinctive yellow throat. It is found in arid and semi-arid environments and inhabits regions distributed across 10 different African countries. Two subspecies are accepted...
Where can I report a Yellow-throated Sandgrouse sighting?
You can log sightings of Yellow-throated Sandgrouse on eBird (ebird.org) using species code yetsan1, or on iNaturalist.
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