About Pterocles lichtensteinii Temminck, 1825
Taxonomic Identity
Lichtenstein's sandgrouse, with the scientific name Pterocles lichtensteinii Temminck, 1825, is a bird species belonging to the Pteroclidae family.
Etymology
It is named for Martin Lichtenstein.
Activity Pattern
These are nomadic, mostly nocturnal birds that drink before dawn and after dusk.
Overall Distribution Range
This species has a broad distribution range, extending from equatorial Kenya, through the Middle East, all the way to Afghanistan.
African Distribution
In Africa, it can also be found in Algeria, Chad, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Libya, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, Senegal, Somalia, Sudan and Uganda.
Asian Distribution
In Asia, it additionally occurs in Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Israel, the United Arab Emirates and Yemen.
