Burchell's Courser
Cursorius rufus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="cursorius-rufus"></birdfyi-bird>The Burchell's Courser (Cursorius rufus) is a bird species in the family Glareolidae (pratincoles & coursers), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 26.6 cm and a weight of 82.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Hakkında
Burchell's Courser: 20–23 cm, distinctive courser with blue-grey hindneck, rufous breast, and black-and-white belly. Resident of arid Kalahari sand plains and dry open scrub of southern Africa from Namibia and Botswana to South Africa. Insectivorous; crepuscular and somewhat nocturnal. Nomadic, following rainfall.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Kanat Açıklığı | 26,6 cm | 10.5 in |
| Ağırlık | 82,8 g | 2.92 oz |
Habitat & Range
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Nest type: NO.
Kuluçka Büyüklüğü
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Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Takım | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Familya | Glareolidae (Pratincoles & Coursers) |
| Genus | Cursorius |
| Türler | Cursorius rufus |
Distribution
Burchell's Courser has been recorded in 1 countries.
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