Pterocles alchataC'est à mon avis le plus beau des représentants de la famille des Pteroclidés qui contient 16 espèces en incluant les 2 espèces de Syrrhaptes asiatiques. Par chance on les trouve en Europe: un groupe résiduel en plaine de Crau mais surtout en Espagne bien que même là son habitat se réduise irréversiblement.
Pin-tailed sandgrouse
To me it is the most beautiful of the 16 species in the Pteroclidae family, including the 2 species of Asian Syrrhaptes. Luckily they are found in Europe: a residual group in the plain of Crau in the south of France but mostly in Spain although their habitat is progressively reduced. In the eight years I have been observing them, I see nature assaulted irreversibly by fruit and corn plantations as well as sheep, pig and cattle farming pumping not only ground waters but every water dam where one can find them at certain hours of the day.
To me it is the most beautiful of the 16 species in the Pteroclidae family, including the 2 species of Asian Syrrhaptes. Luckily they are found in Europe: a residual group in the plain of Crau in the south of France but mostly in Spain although their habitat is progressively reduced. In the eight years I have been observing them, I see nature assaulted irreversibly by fruit and corn plantations as well as sheep, pig and cattle farming pumping not only ground waters but every water dam where one can find them at certain hours of the day.
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| 2 femelles - 2 females |
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| Femelle - Female |
Couples
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| Le mâle est devant |
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| The male is in front |
Coucou Noushka,
RépondreSupprimerAlors eux, ils me font carrément craquer, ils sont d'une beauté époustouflante.
Superbes tes photos, comme toujours.
Bises du soir
That Sandgrouse are excellent, brilliant all together.
RépondreSupprimerYou are so right they really are beautiful and you always show your birds off at their best with your great photography. As expected the rain arrived today but the rest of the week looks drier if a bit cooler. Take care, warm hugs Diane
RépondreSupprimerSiempre es un placer maravilloso visitar tu blog, querida Noushka. Féliz otoño.
RépondreSupprimerHi Noushka,
RépondreSupprimerSuch beautiful birds and super images, I'm afraid loss of habitat is happening the world over.
Little to pick between the sexes, both are beauties.
All the best, John
Wow - fast für wunderschöne Tiere! Ich bin total begeistert. Liebe Grüße - Andrea
RépondreSupprimerHi Noushka.
RépondreSupprimerBeautiful pictures.
What beautiful birds are these.
Beautiful in color.
Groettie from Patricia.
Oui je confirme que ce sont les plus beaux ! On ne peut pas ne pas adorer leur couleur. la parade est superbe !!!
RépondreSupprimerBises et bonne soirée :)
Wonderful series of these beautiful birds... Well-done Carinne
RépondreSupprimerDearest Noushka,
RépondreSupprimerWhat a marvel to see your photos from the Pin-tailed sandgrouse.
No doubt you enjoyed capturing their beauty! Thanks for sharing them.
Hugs,
Mariette
I hope that there is no further loss of habitat, Carine. It would be a great shame to lose these fabulous birds. With my very best wishes - take good care - - - Richard
RépondreSupprimerThey are exquisite, as are your photographs! Beautiful!
RépondreSupprimerohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh la vache,ils sont fabuleux.vraiment trop beaux.belle photo
RépondreSupprimerNoushka/Karine (tiens,je remarque : Ka... Ka !) viens moi en aide ! Eclaire- moi, s'il te plaît, comment fais-tu pour reconnaître le mâle, d'une femelle ? Je ne peux plus dormir si je ne sais pas !
RépondreSupprimerBonjour Françoise, le mâle a des taches dorées plus étendues sue les ailes alors que chez la femelle les ailes sont plus piquetées. Le bavoir orange également est différent, plus foncé chez le mâle et souvent la femelle a un double collier noir.
SupprimerBises et bon weekend :)
Thank you very much everone for your kind comments,I wish you a great weekend :)
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