Yellow-throated Sandgrouse Pterocles gutturalis (346)
(Geelkeelsandpatrys)
Experiences with species

I got my lifer of these after being late and racing out to Northam to meet up with the guys who had arranged access. We went to the pond where they come to drink, and it was not long at all before we heard them coming in. A little far for the camera, but great views. Since then we've seen them just outside of Rustenburg, and they are becoming a regular sighting near Sun City. These birds seem to fly directly in rather than circle and gather like Burchell's and Namaqua.

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Ranges: Resident Breeding Non-breeding Migratory Uncertain





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