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Double-banded Courser
Smutsornis africanus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
29.6 cm
Weight
87.06666666666666 g
Family
Glareolidae
Order
Charadriiformes
About
Double-banded Courser: 20–22 cm, pale sandy-brown courser with two black breast-bands and a white supercilium. Resident in arid stony plains and dry open savanna of eastern and southern Africa. Nocturnal and crepuscular insectivore, resting in shade during hot midday. Cryptic plumage provides camouflage on stony ground. Sedentary.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 29.6 cm | 11.7 in |
| Weight | 87.06666666666666 g | 3.07 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: NO,SC. Incubation: 26-27 days. Fledging: 35-42 days.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Glareolidae (Pratincoles & Coursers) |
| Genus | Smutsornis |
| Species | Smutsornis africanus |
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Double-banded Courser endangered?
The Double-banded Courser has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Double-banded Courser nest?
Nest type: NO,SC. Incubation: 26-27 days. Fledging: 35-42 days.
How big is the Double-banded Courser?
The Double-banded Courser has a wingspan of 29.6 cm, weight of 87.06666666666666 g.
What order and family does the Double-banded Courser belong to?
The Double-banded Courser (Smutsornis africanus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Glareolidae.
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