Temminck's Courser
Cursorius temminckii
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<birdfyi-bird slug="cursorius-temminckii"></birdfyi-bird>The Temminck's Courser (Cursorius temminckii) is a bird species in the family Glareolidae (brachschwalben und rennvögel), within the order Charadriiformes (watvögel und möwen). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 24 cm and a weight of 69.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 24,0 cm | 9.4 in |
| Gewicht | 69,8 g | 2.46 oz |
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Nest type: NO,SC.
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Charadriiformes (Watvögel und Möwen) |
| Familie | Glareolidae (Brachschwalben und Rennvögel) |
| Genus | Cursorius |
| Arten | Cursorius temminckii |
Distribution
Temminck's Courser has been recorded in 1 countries.
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