Temminck's Courser vs Double-banded Courser
Cursorius temminckii compared with Smutsornis africanus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Temminck's Courser | Double-banded Courser |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cursorius temminckii | Smutsornis africanus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Glareolidae | Glareolidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 24.0 cm (9.4 in) | 29.6 cm (11.7 in) |
| Weight | 69.8 g (2.46 oz) | 87.06666666666666 g (3.07 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Temminck's Courser
Least Concern
Double-banded Courser
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.
Double-banded Courser
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.