Madagascar Sandgrouse
Pterocles personatus
Least ConcernAves · Pteroclidiformes · Pteroclididae
About
The Madagascar sandgrouse is a species of bird in the family Pteroclidae. It is endemic to Madagascar and is a ground-dwelling short-legged plump bird. The head of the male is brown with a black area surrounding the beak. It has a pinkish-buff coloured breast, a light brown mottled back, brown wings and paler underparts barred with dark brown. The female has a generally duller appearance being cryptically coloured brown with dark specks and bars.
Fun Fact
The head of the male is brown with a black area surrounding the beak.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Endemic to the island of Madagascar where it is found in the drier southern and western part of the country.
Diet
Feeds on the ground, walking around foraging for seeds.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance