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Jerdon's Courser

Rhinoptilus bitorquatus

Critically Endangered
Envergure
31,5 cm
Poids
150,0 g
Famille
Glareolidae
Ordre
Charadriiformes

The Jerdon's Courser (Rhinoptilus bitorquatus) is a bird species in the family Glareolidae (pratincoles & coursers), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 31.5 cm and a weight of 150 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Critically Endangered.

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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.

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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