Jerdon's Courser
Rhinoptilus bitorquatus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="rhinoptilus-bitorquatus"></birdfyi-bird>The Jerdon's Courser (Rhinoptilus bitorquatus) is a bird species in the family Glareolidae (pratincoles & coursers), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 31.5 cm and a weight of 150 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Critically Endangered.
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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
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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