Yellow-throated sandgrouse
Birds of Namibia
Introduction: Yellow-throated sandgrouse (Pterocles gutterarlis) live and breed near seasonal rivers and swamps and short, open grassy plains. They drink mainly in the morning, arriving in large flocks at waterholes with a bare, sandy 'shoreline' at the side.
Distribution: Etosha, Caprivi, Kwando River.
Diet: Plants, weeds and grasses. Also feeds on crop grains such as oats, wheat, sorghum and barley.
Description: Gutteralis is Latin for 'of the throat' referring to the black throat collar.
Breeding: Only 2 or 3 eggs are laid in a scrape in the ground lined with dry grass or weed stems. Predators include banded mongoose and the pied crow, who have around 26 days to poach their eggs.
Size: 30cm. Weight: 350g.
Fish River Hiking Trail
7 Days - The famous Fish River Hike complete with a guide and return transport from Windhoek
Fish River Canyon Mule Trail
5 Days - Explore the Fish River carrying only a day pack while your possessions & equipment are transported on a mule train
Klipspringer Mule Trail
4 Days - Hiking in the Fish River Canyon while your equipment is transported by mule
Tok Tokkie Hiking Trail
3 Days - Excellent guided walking trail on the NamibRand private reserve (near Sossusvlei)
