The chestnut-bellied sandgrouse (Pterocles exustus) is named for its solid chestnut belly. It is a large, plump, and dovelike bird with a pointed tail. Though found in sparse, bushy, arid land – common in central and northern Africa, and southern Asia – it is highly reliant on water. The species has been known to travel up to 80 kilometres (50 mi) in one day in search of water.
