Syrrhaptes (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of Pteroclididae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The syrrhaptes is a genus of birds in the family Pteroclididae that consists of the lesser sand plover and the Tibetan sandgrouse.
- Syrrhaptes is part of the order Pterocliformes, which also includes other sandgrouse species.
- The syrrhaptes are ground-dwelling birds with a distinctive black stripe running across their eyes.
- Syrrhaptes species are found in arid and semi-arid regions of Asia and Africa.
- Syrrhaptes are monogamous birds, with pairs forming during the breeding season.