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Burchell's Courser
Cursorius rufus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
26.6 cm
Weight
82.8 g
Family
Glareolidae
Order
Charadriiformes
About
Burchell's Courser: 20–23 cm, distinctive courser with blue-grey hindneck, rufous breast, and black-and-white belly. Resident of arid Kalahari sand plains and dry open scrub of southern Africa from Namibia and Botswana to South Africa. Insectivorous; crepuscular and somewhat nocturnal. Nomadic, following rainfall.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 26.6 cm | 10.5 in |
| Weight | 82.8 g | 2.92 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: NO.
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Glareolidae (Pratincoles & Coursers) |
| Genus | Cursorius |
| Species | Cursorius rufus |
Distribution
Burchell's Courser has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Burchell's Courser endangered?
The Burchell's Courser has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Burchell's Courser nest?
Nest type: NO.
How big is the Burchell's Courser?
The Burchell's Courser has a wingspan of 26.6 cm, weight of 82.8 g.
What order and family does the Burchell's Courser belong to?
The Burchell's Courser (Cursorius rufus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Glareolidae.
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Grey Pratincole
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Least Concern
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Least Concern