About the Double-banded Sandgrouse
The double-banded sandgrouse is a species of predominantly terrestrial, or ground-dwelling, bird in the family Pteroclidae. It is found in arid parts of southern Africa.
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A moderately-sized, quail-like bird with a plump body, the double-banded sandgrouse has a small, almost pigeon-like head with a long pair of wings and tail. The general colour of the plumage is light brown, with darker mottling and rows of whitish specks; the male is distinguished by having a conspicuous black-and-white band on his forehead, with a chestnut-coloured throat that is delineated by another black-and-white band. Both sexes have an area of bare, yellow skin surrounding their eyeball, and the male has an orange beak. The female is smaller and a more dull-brown in colour.
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Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Nigeria.
When to see it
Peak activity in August · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Namaqua SandgrousePterocles namaquaThe sandgrouse is a medium-sized bird with a plump body, small head and short legs.
Pin-tailed SandgrousePterocles alchataThe pin-tailed sandgrouse is a robust, medium-sized bird about 31 to 39 centimetres (12 to 15 in) in length.
Black-bellied SandgrousePterocles orientalisThe black-bellied sandgrouse is 33–39 cm (13–15 in) long and weighs 300–615 g (10.6–21.7 oz), it is likely the largest species in the sandgrouse family.
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