sandgrouse (Meaning)
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sandgrouse (n)
pigeon-like bird of arid regions of the Old World having long pointed wings and tail and precocial downy young
Synonyms & Antonyms of sandgrouse
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sandgrouse Sentence Examples
- Sandgrouse chicks can withstand extreme aridity, allowing them to survive in harsh desert environments.
- The spotted sandgrouse is found in arid regions of North Africa and the Middle East.
- Sandgrouse have adapted to the desert by having feathers that absorb water, which they use to hydrate their chicks.
- The pin-tailed sandgrouse is a small, colorful bird found in the Sahara Desert.
- The black-bellied sandgrouse is a migratory bird that breeds in Central Asia and winters in Africa.
- Sandgrouse nests are typically built on the ground in shallow scrapes lined with pebbles or vegetation.
- The females of some sandgrouse species carry water to their chicks in their belly feathers.
- Sandgrouse are excellent fliers and can cover long distances in search of food and water.
- The Pallas's sandgrouse is a critically endangered species found only in the Gobi Desert.
- Sandgrouse are often hunted for food in some parts of the world, but their populations are declining due to habitat loss and climate change.
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pigeon-like bird of arid regions of the Old World having long pointed wings and tail and precocial downy young
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Sandgrouse chicks can withstand extreme aridity, allowing them to survive in harsh desert environments.
The spotted sandgrouse is found in arid regions of North Africa and the Middle East.
Sandgrouse have adapted to the desert by having feathers that absorb water, which they use to hydrate their chicks.
The pin-tailed sandgrouse is a small, colorful bird found in the Sahara Desert.
