Cream-coloured Courser
Cursorius cursor
Least ConcernAves · Charadriiformes · Glareolidae
About
The cream-coloured courser is a species of wader in the pratincole and courser family, Glareolidae. Both parts of the scientific name derive from Latin cursor, "runner", from currere, "to run" which describes their usual habit as they hunt their insect prey on the ground in dry open semi-desert regions of the Middle East and northern Africa.
Fun Fact
They are rare north of the breeding range, but this species has occurred as far north as Finland, Norway and Great Britain; they are more regular on Malta, with flocks of up to 30 recorded there.
Quick Facts
Habitat
To be updated
Diet
Prey on the ground in dry open semi-desert regions of the Middle East and northern Africa.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance