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Jerdon's Courser
Rhinoptilus bitorquatus
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Critically Endangered
Wingspan
31.5 cm
Weight
150.0 g
Family
Glareolidae
Order
Charadriiformes
About
Jerdon's Courser: 26–29 cm, critically endangered nocturnal courser with two breast-bands and pale-spotted brown plumage. Known only from rocky riverine gorges along the Godavari River, Andhra Pradesh, India. Rediscovered 1986 after 86 years. Threatened by reservoir construction. CR. Nocturnal insectivore. Fewer than 250 individuals.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 31.5 cm | 12.4 in |
| Weight | 150.0 g | 5.29 oz |
Conservation Status
Critically Endangered
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Glareolidae (Pratincoles & Coursers) |
| Genus | Rhinoptilus |
| Species | Rhinoptilus bitorquatus |
Distribution
Jerdon's Courser has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Jerdon's Courser endangered?
The Jerdon's Courser has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
How big is the Jerdon's Courser?
The Jerdon's Courser has a wingspan of 31.5 cm, weight of 150.0 g.
What order and family does the Jerdon's Courser belong to?
The Jerdon's Courser (Rhinoptilus bitorquatus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Glareolidae.
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