About the Burchell's Sandgrouse
Burchell's sandgrouse is a species of bird in the family Pteroclidae. It is found in arid and semi-arid regions of southern Africa. The name of this bird commemorates the English naturalist William John Burchell.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Pterocliformes |
| Family | Sandgrouse (Pteroclidae) |
| Species | Pterocles burchelli |
| Species Codes | bursan1, BUSA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Burchell's Sandgrouse belong to?
The Burchell's Sandgrouse (Pterocles burchelli) belongs to the Sandgrouse family (Pteroclidae), in the order Pterocliformes.
How can I identify the Burchell's Sandgrouse?
Burchell's sandgrouse is a species of bird in the family Pteroclidae. It is found in arid and semi-arid regions of southern Africa. The name of this bird commemorates the English naturalist William John Burchell....
Where can I report a Burchell's Sandgrouse sighting?
You can log sightings of Burchell's Sandgrouse on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bursan1, or on iNaturalist.
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