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Burchell's Courser
Cursorius rufus
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Least Concern
Envergure
26,6 cm
Poids
82,8 g
Famille
Glareolidae
Ordre
Charadriiformes
À propos
Burchell's Courser: 20–23 cm, distinctive courser with blue-grey hindneck, rufous breast, and black-and-white belly. Resident of arid Kalahari sand plains and dry open scrub of southern Africa from Namibia and Botswana to South Africa. Insectivorous; crepuscular and somewhat nocturnal. Nomadic, following rainfall.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 26,6 cm | 10.5 in |
| Poids | 82,8 g | 2.92 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: NO.
Taille de la couvée
2
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Famille | Glareolidae (Pratincoles & Coursers) |
| Genus | Cursorius |
| Espèces | Cursorius rufus |
Distribution
Burchell's Courser has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Présent
Not recorded
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External Databases
Foire aux questions
Is the Burchell's Courser endangered?
The Burchell's Courser has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Burchell's Courser nest?
Nest type: NO.
How big is the Burchell's Courser?
The Burchell's Courser has a wingspan of 26.6 cm, weight of 82.8 g.
What order and family does the Burchell's Courser belong to?
The Burchell's Courser (Cursorius rufus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Glareolidae.
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