Pallas's Sandgrouse

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The Pallas Sandgrouse is a breeding bird of Central Asia, occasionally turning up in Europe. It has a long tail and a distinctive black spot on its belly.

Wiki:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syrrhaptes_paradoxus

Map:

http://eol.org/pages/1049521/maps

Scientific name:

Syrrhaptes paradoxus

Presence in western Europe:

Extremely rare

More information

Size:

Pigeon

Birdtype:

fowl

Main colour:

Beige,

Light brown

Beak colour:

Grey

Beak shape:

Chicken

Crown colour:

Light grey,

Beige,

Light brown

Breast colour:

Light brown

Belly colour:

Black

Throat colour:

Orange,

Reddish brown

Pattern:

Spotted

Rump colour:

Light brown

Upperwing colour:

Light brown

Underwing colour:

Grey

Wing shape:

Pointed

Leg colour:

White,

Grey

Leg shape:

Fowl

Tail colour:

Light brown

Tail shape:

Square long