About the Jerdon's Courser
Jerdon's courser is a nocturnal bird belonging to the pratincole and courser family Glareolidae endemic to India. The bird was discovered by the surgeon-naturalist Thomas C. Jerdon in 1848 but not seen again until its rediscovery in 1986.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Pratincoles and Coursers (Glareolidae) |
| Species | Rhinoptilus bitorquatus |
| Species Codes | jercou1, JECO |
| Conservation | CR Critically Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Jerdon's Courser belong to?
The Jerdon's Courser (Rhinoptilus bitorquatus) belongs to the Pratincoles and Coursers family (Glareolidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Jerdon's Courser?
The Jerdon's Courser is classified as "Critically Endangered" (CR) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Jerdon's Courser?
Jerdon's courser is a nocturnal bird belonging to the pratincole and courser family Glareolidae endemic to India. The bird was discovered by the surgeon-naturalist Thomas C. Jerdon in 1848 but not seen again until its rediscovery in 1986....
Where can I report a Jerdon's Courser sighting?
You can log sightings of Jerdon's Courser on eBird (ebird.org) using species code jercou1, or on iNaturalist.
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