List of Birds of Uganda - Sandgrouse

Sandgrouse

Order: Pterocliformes. Family: Pteroclidae

Sandgrouse have small, pigeon like heads and necks, but sturdy compact bodies. They have long pointed wings and sometimes tails and a fast direct flight. Flocks fly to watering holes at dawn and dusk. Their legs are feathered down to the toes. There are 16 species worldwide and 3 species which occur in Uganda.

  • Black-faced Sandgrouse Pterocles decoratus
  • Lichtenstein's Sandgrouse Pterocles lichtensteinii
  • Four-banded Sandgrouse Pterocles quadricinctus

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