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Burchell's Courser
Cursorius rufus
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Least Concern
翼展
26.6 cm
体重
82.8 g
科
Glareolidae
目
Charadriiformes
关于
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 翼展 | 26.6 cm | 10.5 in |
| 体重 | 82.8 g | 2.92 oz |
Habitat & Range
保护状况
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
行为与繁殖
筑巢
Nest type: NO.
产卵数
2
分类学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| 科 | Glareolidae (Pratincoles & Coursers) |
| Genus | Cursorius |
| 物种 | Cursorius rufus |
Distribution
Burchell's Courser has been recorded in 1 countries.
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出现
Not recorded
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External Databases
常见问题
Is the Burchell's Courser endangered?
The Burchell's Courser has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Burchell's Courser nest?
Nest type: NO.
How big is the Burchell's Courser?
The Burchell's Courser has a wingspan of 26.6 cm, weight of 82.8 g.
What order and family does the Burchell's Courser belong to?
The Burchell's Courser (Cursorius rufus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Glareolidae.
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