Three-banded Courser
Rhinoptilus cinctus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="rhinoptilus-cinctus"></birdfyi-bird>The Three-banded Courser (Rhinoptilus cinctus) is a bird species in the family Glareolidae (pratincoles & coursers), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 32.1 cm and a weight of 119.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Three-banded Courser: 26–29 cm, distinctive courser with three black-and-white breast-bands, pale creamy-brown plumage, and red eye-ring. Nocturnal resident in dry acacia woodland and savanna of eastern Africa from Ethiopia to Tanzania. Insectivorous; roosts motionless on bare ground in daytime. Cryptic plumage provides excellent camouflage.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 32.1 cm | 12.6 in |
| Weight | 119.55 g | 4.22 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 25-27 days.
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Glareolidae (Pratincoles & Coursers) |
| Genus | Rhinoptilus |
| Species | Rhinoptilus cinctus |
Distribution
Three-banded Courser has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Glareolidae family