Sandgrouse Facts For Kids. Fun Information About Sandgrouses

Sandgrouse are birds designed with stocky bodies and short legs that live in dry deserts and grasslands. These unique birds are found in Africa, Asia, and southern Europe where they have adapted to survive in very hot, dry places. Sandgrouse have camouflage feathers in browns and grays that help them blend into sandy environments.

There are 16 species of sandgrouse and they have a fascinating way of bringing water to their chicks. Male sandgrouse fly many miles to water sources, soak their special belly feathers, and carry the water back for their babies to drink! These birds eat mainly seeds and travel in large flocks to find food and water in harsh desert conditions.