About the Cream-colored Courser
The Cream-colored Courser (Cursorius cursor) is a species of bird in the Pratincoles and Coursers family (Glareolidae), within the order Charadriiformes. This family contains 17 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code crccou1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Pratincoles and Coursers (Glareolidae) |
| Species | Cursorius cursor |
| Species Codes | crccou1, CCCO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Cream-colored Courser belong to?
The Cream-colored Courser (Cursorius cursor) belongs to the Pratincoles and Coursers family (Glareolidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Cream-colored Courser?
The Cream-colored Courser is a member of the Pratincoles and Coursers family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Cream-colored Courser sighting?
You can log sightings of Cream-colored Courser on eBird (ebird.org) using species code crccou1, or on iNaturalist.