Bronze-winged Courser

Rhinoptilus chalcopterus · Species of bird
Order
Charadriiformes
Codes
brwcou1, BWCO

About the Bronze-winged Courser

The bronze-winged courser or violet-tipped courser is a species of bird in the family Glareolidae. This species is named for its characteristic bronze-tipped feathers that are visible during flight. It is found living throughout Sub-Saharan Africa, inhabiting semi-arid savannas and woodlands. This is a nocturnal species which mainly feeds on ground-dwelling insects. Bronze-winged coursers are typically solitary, only forming monogamous pairs for breeding. A female may produce 2-3 eggs per clutch, and the chicks receive parental care from both sexes when young. The bronze-winged courser is considered of Least Concern for conservation status, and is thought to be a very stable species.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderCharadriiformes
FamilyPratincoles and Coursers (Glareolidae)
SpeciesRhinoptilus chalcopterus
Species Codesbrwcou1, BWCO

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Bronze-winged Courser belong to?

The Bronze-winged Courser (Rhinoptilus chalcopterus) belongs to the Pratincoles and Coursers family (Glareolidae), in the order Charadriiformes.

How can I identify the Bronze-winged Courser?

The bronze-winged courser or violet-tipped courser is a species of bird in the family Glareolidae. This species is named for its characteristic bronze-tipped feathers that are visible during flight. It is found living throughout Sub-Saharan Africa, inhabiting semi-arid savannas and woodlands. This i...

Where can I report a Bronze-winged Courser sighting?

You can log sightings of Bronze-winged Courser on eBird (ebird.org) using species code brwcou1, or on iNaturalist.