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The species has long and pointed wings adapted to fly over long distances. Most of its body and legs are feathered, which reduces heat gain through convection. Males and females are of similar size. They have an average weight of 350 g (12 oz) for an approximate height of 30 cm (12 in). The sexes differ significantly in their plumage. The male is brighter, and its collar, lores, and underwing coverts are black In comparison, the female's plumage has paler and more cryptic coloration. The juvenile plumage is similar to the female, but has a finer mottling pattern.
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When to see the Yellow-throated Sandgrouse
One bar for each month, and every month is filled: this bird is recorded here in all twelve. The wide bar is July, the month with the most records.
Where to see the Yellow-throated Sandgrouse
The map shades 8 countries with regular records. Everything unshaded has no records. Countries are listed below the map.
About the Yellow-throated Sandgrouse
The yellow-throated sandgrouse is a bird species of the family Pteroclidae. The species common name is derived from the male's distinctive yellow throat. It is found in arid and semi-arid environments and inhabits regions distributed across 10 different African countries. Two subspecies are accepted, P. g. saturatior and P. g. gutturalis. The yellow-throated sandgrouse is listed as Near Threatened in the South African regional assessment but regarded as Least Concerned globally.
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Easily confused with
Painted SandgrousePterocles indicusThe painted sandgrouse is a plump ground-dwelling bird with a small head and short legs.
Lichtenstein's SandgrousePterocles lichtensteiniiLichtenstein's sandgrouse is a small, stocky sandgrouse about 25 cm (9.8 in) long and weighing 175–250 g (6.2–8.8 oz).
Spotted SandgrousePterocles senegallusThe spotted sandgrouse reaches a length of about 33 centimetres (13 in).
Side by side: Spotted Sandgrouse vs Yellow-throated Sandgrouse · Lichtenstein's Sandgrouse vs Yellow-throated Sandgrouse · Painted Sandgrouse vs Yellow-throated Sandgrouse
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