Burchell's sandgrouse is a plump bird about the size of a pigeon with a small head and short legs. The eye is surrounded by bare yellow skin, the cheeks and throat are pale grey and the body is light brown, mottled with darker shades and white speckles. The male grows to about 25 cm (10 in) long and the female is a little smaller. Learn more about Burchell's Sandgrouse