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.
Some bird species, especially those inhabiting arid zones like deserts, have the capacity to drink water without tilting their heads back. This ability is exemplified by pigeons, finches, mousebirds, button-quail, and bustards. Sandgrouse are well known for their daily gatherings at waterholes.