Temminck's Courser vs Black-winged Pratincole
Cursorius temminckii compared with Glareola nordmanni
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Temminck's Courser | Black-winged Pratincole |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cursorius temminckii | Glareola nordmanni |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Glareolidae | Glareolidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 24.0 cm (9.4 in) | 39.2 cm (15.4 in) |
| Weight | 69.8 g (2.46 oz) | 94.5 g (3.33 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Temminck's Courser
Near Threatened
Black-winged Pratincole
About These Birds
Temminck's Courser
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.
Black-winged Pratincole
Black-winged Pratincole: 24–28 cm, similar to Collared Pratincole but with entirely black underwings and no chestnut in wing-linings. Breeds on dry steppes of Kazakhstan and southern Russia; migrates to winter in sub-Saharan Africa. NT. Aerial insectivore. Declining due to steppe cultivation. Long-distance migrant.