About the Lichtenstein's Sandgrouse
Lichtenstein's sandgrouse is a species of sandgrouse in the family Pteroclidae. It is named after the German naturalist Martin Lichtenstein. A small, closely barred bird of stony deserts and arid hills, it ranges across northern and eastern Africa, the Middle East and south-western Asia to Pakistan. It is nomadic and mostly nocturnal, drinking before dawn and after dusk.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Pterocliformes |
| Family | Sandgrouse (Pteroclidae) |
| Species | Pterocles lichtensteinii |
| Species Codes | licsan1, LISA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Lichtenstein's Sandgrouse belong to?
The Lichtenstein's Sandgrouse (Pterocles lichtensteinii) belongs to the Sandgrouse family (Pteroclidae), in the order Pterocliformes.
How can I identify the Lichtenstein's Sandgrouse?
Lichtenstein's sandgrouse is a species of sandgrouse in the family Pteroclidae. It is named after the German naturalist Martin Lichtenstein. A small, closely barred bird of stony deserts and arid hills, it ranges across northern and eastern Africa, the Middle East and south-western Asia to Pakistan....
Where can I report a Lichtenstein's Sandgrouse sighting?
You can log sightings of Lichtenstein's Sandgrouse on eBird (ebird.org) using species code licsan1, or on iNaturalist.
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