Namaqua Sandgrouse Pterocles namaqua (344)
(Kelkiewyn)
Experiences with species

I first saw these at Molopo Nature Reserve. Subsequently I saw a lot at Kgalagadi, then at Tankwa where they landed metres from me, joining me for a sundowner.. They gather and circle the waterhole calling their Afrikaans name "Kelkiewyn!". Later on Etienne Marais found a location near Carletoneville where they come in to drink - this varies as pans dry up, but find the right puddle of water and you are in with a shout.

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SPECIES RANGE MAP
Ranges: Resident Breeding Non-breeding Migratory Uncertain





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