This species is endemic to East Africa where it prefers open areas. These adults are of the darker nominate race from east of the Rift Valley. They are replaced to the West by the paler P. d. loverridgei. Sandgrouse are in their own order, the Pteroclidiformes. Although they resemble grouse or quail (Galliformes) they are apparently more closely related to Pigeons (Columbiformes).
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