Temminck's Courser
Cursorius temminckii
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<birdfyi-bird slug="cursorius-temminckii"></birdfyi-bird>The Temminck's Courser (Cursorius temminckii) is a bird species in the family Glareolidae (pratincoles & coursers), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 24 cm and a weight of 69.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Temminck's Courser: 19–21 cm, small swift-running courser with rufous crown, black belly-patch, and pale supercilium. Widespread resident in sub-Saharan Africa from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to South Africa on burnt grassland and dry open savanna. Insectivorous; crepuscular. Nomadic, following grassland fires.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 24.0 cm | 9.4 in |
| Weight | 69.8 g | 2.46 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: NO,SC.
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Glareolidae (Pratincoles & Coursers) |
| Genus | Cursorius |
| Species | Cursorius temminckii |
Distribution
Temminck's Courser has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Glareolidae family