Order: Pterocliformes. Family: Pteroclidae

Sandgrouse have small, pigeon like heads and necks, but sturdy compact bodies. They have long pointed wings and sometimes tails and a fast direct flight. Flocks fly to watering holes at dawn and dusk. Their legs are feathered down to the toes. There are 16 species worldwide and 9 species which occur in India. India has the largest number of sandgrouse of any country.


Sandgrouse
Kingfishers
താറാവുകൾ, വാത്തകൾ, അരയന്നങ്ങൾ
Crows, jays, ravens and magpies