About the Black-faced Sandgrouse
The black-faced sandgrouse is a species of ground-dwelling bird in the Pteroclidae family. It is a mainly sedentary bird found in East Africa, ranging from Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania, and Uganda. It is a medium-sized bird which is well-adapted and well-camouflaged to life in arid environments. It is a dove-like bird due to its physical resemblance, particularly its small head, short legs, and pointed wings. It is listed as least concern on the IUCN Red List.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Pterocliformes |
| Family | Sandgrouse (Pteroclidae) |
| Species | Pterocles decoratus |
| Species Codes | blfsan1, BFSA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-faced Sandgrouse belong to?
The Black-faced Sandgrouse (Pterocles decoratus) belongs to the Sandgrouse family (Pteroclidae), in the order Pterocliformes.
How can I identify the Black-faced Sandgrouse?
The black-faced sandgrouse is a species of ground-dwelling bird in the Pteroclidae family. It is a mainly sedentary bird found in East Africa, ranging from Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania, and Uganda. It is a medium-sized bird which is well-adapted and well-camouflaged to life in arid environment...
Where can I report a Black-faced Sandgrouse sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-faced Sandgrouse on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blfsan1, or on iNaturalist.
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