Temminck's Courser vs Madagascar Pratincole
Cursorius temminckii compared with Glareola ocularis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Temminck's Courser | Madagascar Pratincole |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cursorius temminckii | Glareola ocularis |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Glareolidae | Glareolidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 24.0 cm (9.4 in) | 38.1 cm (15.0 in) |
| Weight | 69.8 g (2.46 oz) | 103.0 g (3.63 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Temminck's Courser only
None
Madagascar Pratincole only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Temminck's Courser
Near Threatened
Madagascar 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.
Madagascar Pratincole
Madagascar Pratincole: 22–25 cm, dark brown pratincole with a white supercilium, white belly, and reddish-brown underwings. Breeds on rocky rivers of Madagascar; migrates to winter on the East African coast from Kenya to Mozambique. Aerial insectivore. Regional migrant between Madagascar and East Africa. NT.