Some species, especially of arid zones, belonging to the pigeon, finch, mousebird, button-quail and bustard families are capable of sucking up water without the need to tilt back their heads. Some desert birds depend on water sources and sandgrouse are particularly well known for their daily congregations at waterholes.
Certain bird species, especially those found in arid environments like deserts, possess the ability to drink water without tilting their heads back. Examples include pigeons, finches, mousebirds, button-quail, and bustards. Sandgrouse are particularly famous for congregating at waterholes daily.