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Temminck's Courser
Cursorius temminckii
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Least Concern
Envergure
24,0 cm
Poids
69,8 g
Famille
Glareolidae
Ordre
Charadriiformes
À propos
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 24,0 cm | 9.4 in |
| Poids | 69,8 g | 2.46 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: NO,SC.
Taille de la couvée
2
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Famille | Glareolidae (Pratincoles & Coursers) |
| Genus | Cursorius |
| Espèces | Cursorius temminckii |
Distribution
Temminck's Courser has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Présent
Not recorded
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Foire aux questions
Is the Temminck's Courser endangered?
The Temminck's Courser has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Temminck's Courser nest?
Nest type: NO,SC.
How big is the Temminck's Courser?
The Temminck's Courser has a wingspan of 24.0 cm, weight of 69.8 g.
What order and family does the Temminck's Courser belong to?
The Temminck's Courser (Cursorius temminckii) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Glareolidae.
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