Sandgrouse facts for kids
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| Double-banded sandgrouse | |
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Clade: | Columbimorphae |
| Order: | Pterocliformes Huxley, 1868 |
| Family: | Pteroclidae Bonaparte, 1831 |
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A sandgrouse is a type of bird. There are sixteen different kinds, all belonging to a bird family called Pteroclidae. These birds usually live on the ground. They are often found in wide, open areas like steppes, which are grasslands with very few or no trees.
About Sandgrouse
Sandgrouse are special birds that are well-suited for life in dry, open places. They are known for their unique ways of finding food and water. These birds are not very big, but they are strong flyers.
Where Sandgrouse Live
Most sandgrouse species live in Africa and Asia. You can find them in many different countries across these continents. Some types of sandgrouse also live in parts of Europe. For example, they can be found on the Iberian Peninsula (which includes Spain and Portugal) and even in France. They prefer habitats that are flat and open, where they can easily see around them.
What Sandgrouse Eat
Sandgrouse mostly eat seeds. They spend a lot of their time on the ground, searching for seeds to eat. Their diet helps them survive in the dry environments where they live. They are very good at finding tiny seeds hidden in the dirt.
Images for kids
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Pallas's sandgrouse in a field in the Gobi Desert
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Namaqua sandgrouse are social birds that feed and drink in large groups.
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A young Painted sandgrouse chick.
See also
In Spanish: Pterocliformes para niños
