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pterocles alchata

 

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Noun pterocles alchata has 1 sense
  1. pin-tailed sandgrouse, pin-tailed grouse, Pterocles alchata - sandgrouse of Europe and Africa having elongated middle tail feathers
    --1 is a kind of sandgrouse, sand grouse
    --1 is a member of Pterocles, genus Pterocles

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Pterocles alchata

Definition: Pterocles alchata is a species of bird in the family Pteroclididae, commonly known as the Pin-tailed Sandgrouse.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: A species of bird native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia, characterized by its long, pointed tail and sandy, mottled plumage.

Sample Sentence: The pterocles alchata is often spotted in Mediterranean countries during the summer months.

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Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Referring to or relating to the Pin-tailed Sandgrouse.

Sample Sentence: The pterocles alchata population has been steadily increasing in recent years.

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1: To observe or study Pin-tailed Sandgrouses in their natural habitat.

Sample Sentence: The researchers plan to pterocles alchata in order to gain insights into their breeding patterns.

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