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Double-banded Courser
Smutsornis africanus
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Least Concern
Envergure
29,6 cm
Poids
87,06666666666666 g
Famille
Glareolidae
Ordre
Charadriiformes
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À propos
Double-banded Courser: 20–22 cm, pale sandy-brown courser with two black breast-bands and a white supercilium. Resident in arid stony plains and dry open savanna of eastern and southern Africa. Nocturnal and crepuscular insectivore, resting in shade during hot midday. Cryptic plumage provides camouflage on stony ground. Sedentary.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 29,6 cm | 11.7 in |
| Poids | 87,06666666666666 g | 3.07 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: NO,SC. Incubation: 26-27 days. Fledging: 35-42 days.
Taille de la couvée
1
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Famille | Glareolidae (Pratincoles & Coursers) |
| Genus | Smutsornis |
| Espèces | Smutsornis africanus |
External Databases
Foire aux questions
Is the Double-banded Courser endangered?
The Double-banded Courser has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Double-banded Courser nest?
Nest type: NO,SC. Incubation: 26-27 days. Fledging: 35-42 days.
How big is the Double-banded Courser?
The Double-banded Courser has a wingspan of 29.6 cm, weight of 87.06666666666666 g.
What order and family does the Double-banded Courser belong to?
The Double-banded Courser (Smutsornis africanus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Glareolidae.
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