Pterocles exustus
Chestnut-Bellied Sandgrouse
BirdBest Season: Jan–Dec
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About this species
The Chestnut-Bellied Sandgrouse is a bird of India's arid plains and scrub — flocks fly vast distances each morning to waterholes to drink and carry water to chicks in their breast feathers. Tal Chhapar, Desert National Park, and the arid zones of Gujarat host large flocks that create a spectacular morning spectacle. Watch Chestnut-Bellied Sandgrouse at desert waterholes in Rajasthan and Gujarat. Morning waterhole safari guide and best arid zone locations.
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When and Where to Photograph Chestnut-Bellied Sandgrouse
The Chestnut-Bellied Sandgrouse is a bird of India's arid plains and scrub — flocks fly vast distances each morning to waterholes to drink and carry water to chicks in their breast feathers. Tal Chhapar, Desert National Park, and the arid zones of Gujarat host large flocks that create a spectacular morning spectacle. Watch Chestnut-Bellied Sandgrouse at desert waterholes in Rajasthan and Gujarat. Morning waterhole safari guide and best arid zone locations.
Plan field days around Jan–Dec: light is often strongest at dawn and dusk, when many mammals and birds are most active. Work with a naturalist who knows local movement patterns — they will position you ethically while improving your odds of a encounter in Tal Chhapar Wildlife Sanctuary.