Pterocles indicus
Definition
Noun: * A species of sandgrouse: Pterocles indicus is the scientific name for a specific bird, commonly known as the painted sandgrouse, found in India and parts of South Asia. It is a ground-dwelling bird known for its pointed wings and ability to fly long distances for water.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The Pterocles indicus has distinctive plumage, with males showing a black band across the chest.
- Ornithologists study the watering habits of Pterocles indicus.
- A flock of Pterocles indicus was observed near the dry plains.
Advanced Usage
- In scientific/ornithological context: The term is used formally in academic writing, research papers, and field guides to precisely identify the species, distinguishing it from other sandgrouse like (the chestnut-bellied sandgrouse).
- The study focused on the comparative anatomy of Pterocles indicus and its closest relatives.
Variants and Related Words
- Painted sandgrouse: The common English name for .
- Sandgrouse: The general common name for birds in the family Pteroclidae, to which belongs.
- : The genus name, which includes all typical sandgrouse.
Synonyms
- Painted sandgrouse (common name).
Related Phrases/Idioms
- . This is a specific scientific name and is not used in idiomatic expressions or phrasal verbs.
Noun
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sandgrouse of India
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