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pte·ro·cles
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Pterocles, genus Pteroclesnoun
type genus of the Pteroclididae
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pterocles
Pterocles is a genus of birds in the Pteroclidae, or sandgrouse family. The bird species under this genus are typically found in arid regions from the Sahara Desert to India. They are known for their unique way of providing water to their young by soaking their belly feathers.
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Pterocles
Pterocles is a genus of near passerine birds in the sandgrouse family. It includes all the species in the family except for two central Asian species in Syrrhaptes These sandgrouse have small, pigeon-like heads and necks, but sturdy compact bodies. They have long pointed wings and sometimes tails. Their legs are feathered down to the toes, but unlike Syrrhaptes the toes are not feathered. Pterocles sandgrouse have a fast direct flight, and flocks fly to watering holes at dawn and dusk. Two to three eggs are laid directly on the ground. They are buff or greenish with cryptic markings. All species are resident.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of pterocles in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of pterocles in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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