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Jerdon's Courser
Rhinoptilus bitorquatus
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Critically Endangered
Envergure
31,5 cm
Poids
150,0 g
Famille
Glareolidae
Ordre
Charadriiformes
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À propos
Jerdon's Courser: 26–29 cm, critically endangered nocturnal courser with two breast-bands and pale-spotted brown plumage. Known only from rocky riverine gorges along the Godavari River, Andhra Pradesh, India. Rediscovered 1986 after 86 years. Threatened by reservoir construction. CR. Nocturnal insectivore. Fewer than 250 individuals.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 31,5 cm | 12.4 in |
| Poids | 150,0 g | 5.29 oz |
Statut de conservation
Critically Endangered
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Taille de la couvée
2
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Famille | Glareolidae (Pratincoles & Coursers) |
| Genus | Rhinoptilus |
| Espèces | Rhinoptilus bitorquatus |
Distribution
Jerdon's Courser has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Présent
Not recorded
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Foire aux questions
Is the Jerdon's Courser endangered?
The Jerdon's Courser has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
How big is the Jerdon's Courser?
The Jerdon's Courser has a wingspan of 31.5 cm, weight of 150.0 g.
What order and family does the Jerdon's Courser belong to?
The Jerdon's Courser (Rhinoptilus bitorquatus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Glareolidae.
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