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Lichtenstein's Sandgrouse (Pterocles lichtensteinii)

Lichtenstein's Sandgrouse (Pterocles lichtensteinii) - Male
Lichtenstein's Sandgrouse (Pterocles lichtensteinii) - Male

About Lichtenstein's Sandgrouse (Pterocles lichtensteinii)

  • Kingdom: Animals
  • Phylum: Chordates
  • Class: Birds
  • Order: Pelicans
  • Family: Sandgrouse

Lichtenstein's sandgrouse is a species of bird in the Pteroclidae family, which is named after Martin Lichtenstein. They are nomadic, mostly nocturnal birds, which drink before dawn and after dusk.

Source: Wikipedia

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  • 2013-11-03

    Sibiloi National Park, Kenya
    Image from 2013-11-03