Indian Courser
Cursorius coromandelicus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="cursorius-coromandelicus"></birdfyi-bird>The Indian Courser (Cursorius coromandelicus) is a bird species in the family Glareolidae (pratincoles & coursers), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 29 cm and a weight of 138 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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О нас
Indian Courser: 23–25 cm, elegant Sandy-and-chestnut courser with a bold white supercilium, chestnut crown, and black eye-stripe. Resident on dry open stony and sandy plains, fallow fields, and river banks of the Indian subcontinent. Crepuscular insectivore. Runs rapidly. Sedentary or locally nomadic following rains.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Размах крыльев | 29,0 cm | 11.4 in |
| Масса | 138,0 g | 4.87 oz |
Habitat & Range
Охранный статус
Поведение и размножение
Гнездование
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 35 days.
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Таксономия
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Отряд | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Семейство | Glareolidae (Pratincoles & Coursers) |
| Genus | Cursorius |
| Виды | Cursorius coromandelicus |
Distribution
Indian Courser has been recorded in 1 countries.
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