Painted Sand Grouse
Hi,
On my recent photography trip to Hampi, Karnataka one of my target species was this painted sand grouse. A rare bird, whose numbers are dwindling due to habitat loss (you know whom to blame) This was photographed from the window of a vehicle while off roading in search of them. They are hard to spot on the ground and my guide did a great job of finding them. These birds travel long distances in search of water and then store water in their neck and chest feathers for the little ones to draw according to my guide.
1DX II
700mm
1/1600
f/7.1
ISO 2000
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