This bird was part of a larger flock. These birds were wary, quickly flying away when approached. This species is a local and uncommon endemic to India and Pakistan in arid areas. This is a female. Males have prominent black and white head markings. Formerly considered conspecific with Double-banded Sandgrouse (Pterocles bicinctus) and Lichtenstein's Sandgrouse (Pterocles lichtensteinii) of Africa and Middle East. Sandgrouse are currently placed in their own order, Pteroclidiformes. They are famous for belly-soaking and carrying water long-distances to their nests. Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
References:
de Juana, E. & Boesman, P. (2016). Painted Sandgrouse (Pterocles indicus). In: del Hoyo, J., Elliott, A., Sargatal, J., Christie, D.A. & de Juana, E. (eds.). Handbook of the Birds of the World Alive. Lynx Edicions, Barcelona. (retrieved from http://www.hbw.com/node/54095 on 15 May 2016).
Rasmussen, PC & Anderton, JC (2005). Birds of South Asia. The Ripley Guide. Washington DC and Barcelona: Smithsonian Institution and Lynx Edicions.