Syrrhaptes is a genus of birds in the sandgrouse family. It comprises two central Asian species. These are large birds breeding in open steppes or plateau. They nest in a ground scrape into which three eggs are laid. Both species have mainly buff upperparts, an orange face and feathered legs and toes. They are smaller-headed than other sandgrouse,... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syrrhaptes