Pin-tailed Sandgrouse

Pterocles alchata

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Brief #

Yellowish-green upperparts, white underparts.

Synonyms #

  • Ganga ibĂ©rica (Spanish)
  • Ganga (Galician)

Red List Status #

The Pin-tailed Sandgrouse is unlikely to become extinct in the near future.
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Description #

Its head and upperparts are yellowish-green. The underparts are white with a chestnut breast band separating the belly from the green neck. Sexes are somewhat similar, but the female is better camouflaged and has a shorter tail than the male.

Measurements #

Length: 31 - 39 cm
Wingspan: 54 - 65 cm
Weight: 207 - 408 g