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Jerdon's Courser
Rhinoptilus bitorquatus
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Critically Endangered
पंखों का फैलाव
31.5 cm
वजन
150.0 g
कुल
Glareolidae
गण
Charadriiformes
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के बारे में
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 |
|---|---|---|
| पंखों का फैलाव | 31.5 cm | 12.4 in |
| वजन | 150.0 g | 5.29 oz |
संरक्षण स्थिति
Critically Endangered
IUCN Red List
व्यवहार और प्रजनन
अंडों की संख्या
2
वर्गिकी
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| गण | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| कुल | Glareolidae (Pratincoles & Coursers) |
| Genus | Rhinoptilus |
| प्रजातियां | Rhinoptilus bitorquatus |
Distribution
Jerdon's Courser has been recorded in 1 countries.
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उपस्थित
Not recorded
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अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न
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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