The Yellow-throated Sandgrouse has adapted to breed far from surface water so they fly long distance to drink and the males carry water back
The Yellow-throated Sandgrouse has adapted to breed far from surface water so they fly long distance to drink and the males carry water back to the chicks in soaking breast feathers
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Location: Katavi National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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