What is another word for Family Pteroclididae?
Pronunciation: [fˈamɪli tˈɛɹəklˌɪdɪdˌiː] (IPA) 
The family Pteroclididae is commonly referred to as sandgrouses, due to their tendency to inhabit arid and desert environments. Sandgrouses belong to the order Pteroclidiformes and are comprised of 16 species, including the black-bellied sandgrouse and the chestnut-bellied sandgrouse. Other synonyms for Pteroclididae include the desert pigeons, rock pigeons, and doves of the desert. These birds are well-adapted to their harsh environments, with thickly feathered feet that allow them to traverse hot sand without injury. Sandgrouses are typically diurnal and social, traveling in flocks of up to several hundred individuals for foraging purposes.
