All you need to know about this ground-nesting bird
How many subspecies does the black-bellied sandgrouse have?
There are two subspecies: Pterocles orientalis orientalis and Pterocles orientalis arenarius.
Where does the black-bellied sandgrouse nest?
It nests on the ground in a shallow scrape or a depression.
What was the black-bellied sandgrouse previously known as?
The bird was previously known as the imperial sandgrouse.
About the Authors
Nisarg Prakash
is a wildlife biologist working with RoundGlass Sustain. A large part of my work before Sustain has been along streams and rivers, in the process trying to understand otters better.
Diviya Mehra
is a graphic designer. She was the former art director of National Geographic Traveller. Her love for animals, travel and design has shaped her career through the years.
