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C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Pterocliformes Pteroclidae

Double-banded Sandgrouse

Pterocles bicinctus

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass
237 g
Diet
Seeds
Migration
Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 94

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 94).

DEF 61

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 61).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

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🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Africa: Southern Habitat: Grassland & Savanna
3 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Pterocles bicinctus ansorgei

    sw Angola

  • Pterocles bicinctus bicinctus

    Namibia, Botswana and nw South Africa

  • Pterocles bicinctus multicolor

    Zambia and Malawi to w Mozambique and ne South Africa

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Pterocles bicinctus

Which family does it belong to?

Sandgrouse (Pteroclidae)

Where is it found?

Africa: Southern

Sources & credits

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