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Jerdon's Courser

Rhinoptilus bitorquatus

Critically Endangered
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
31,5 cm
Khối Lượng
150,0 g
Họ
Glareolidae
Bộ
Charadriiformes
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Giới Thiệu

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
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 31,5 cm 12.4 in
Khối Lượng 150,0 g 5.29 oz

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Critically Endangered
IUCN Red List

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Số Trứng

2

Phân Loại Học

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Bộ Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
Họ Glareolidae (Pratincoles & Coursers)
Genus Rhinoptilus
Loài Rhinoptilus bitorquatus

Distribution

Jerdon's Courser has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hiện Diện Not recorded
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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

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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