Pin-tailed Sandgrouse
Pterocles alchata
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Sandgrouse (Pteroclidae)
- Order
- Pterocliformes
Overview
The pin-tailed sandgrouse (Pterocles alchata) is a medium large bird in the sandgrouse family. It has a small, pigeon-like head and neck and a sturdy, compact body. It has long pointed wings, which are white underneath, a long tail and a fast direct flight. Flocks fly to watering holes at dawn.
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Range and habitat
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Pin-tailed sandgrouse
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
