Namaqua Sandgrouse

Pterocles namaqua

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Pteroclidiformes · Pteroclididae

About

The Namaqua sandgrouse, is a species of ground-dwelling bird in the sandgrouse family. It is found in arid regions of south-western Africa.

Fun Fact

The Namaqua sandgrouse was formally described in 1789 by the German naturalist Johann Friedrich Gmelin in his revised and expanded edition of Carl Linnaeus's Systema Naturae.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in Namibia (especially in the Namib Desert), Zimbabwe, Botswana and Angola.

Diet

Eat leaves, flowers, small fruit, insects and molluscs.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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