Pin-tailed Sandgrouse

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:bird
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Tetrax_tetrax_tetrax
gptkbp:adult_plumage duller than adults
mottled brown
gptkbp:aircraft_operated black and white markings
gptkbp:appearance more camouflaged
more colorful than females
gptkbp:behavior gregarious
often seen in pairs or small groups
gptkbp:breeding_season spring to summer
monogamous during breeding season
gptkbp:calls_for soft cooing sounds
gptkbp:clutch_size 2-4 eggs
gptkbp:color brown and buff plumage
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
protected areas
gptkbp:cultural_significance hunting in some regions
gptkbp:diet seeds
gptkbp:distribution Asia and parts of Africa
gptkbp:ecological_role seed disperser
gptkbp:egg_color cream to pale brown
gptkbp:family gptkb:Pteroclidae
gptkbp:first_flight fast and direct
gptkbp:fledging_period about 3 weeks
gptkbp:foraging_behavior ground forager
early morning and late afternoon
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Pterocles
gptkbp:habitat dry grasslands
open areas
defended by males
central Asia
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Pin-tailed Sandgrouse
gptkbp:impact hunting and habitat destruction
gptkbp:incubation_period 24-26 days
gptkbp:length 30-32 cm
gptkbp:mating_system aerial displays
gptkbp:migration seasonal
partially migratory
follow traditional paths
gptkbp:nesting gptkb:railway_station
scrapes in the ground
variable depending on conditions
gptkbp:predators birds of prey
foxes and snakes
gptkbp:related_species Black-bellied Sandgrouse
gptkbp:research_interest studied for migration patterns
gptkbp:social_structure flocks
gptkbp:species gptkb:Pterocles_alchata
gptkbp:subspecies Pterocles alchata alchata
Pterocles alchata megarhynchus
Pterocles alchata ruficollis
gptkbp:tail_type long and pointed tail
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:vocalization used for communication
gptkbp:water_source temporary water bodies
drinks daily
gptkbp:weight 150-200 g
gptkbp:wildlife adapted to arid environments
gptkbp:wingspan 60-70 cm
gptkbp:wintering_range southern Asia and Africa