Cream-coloured Courser

Cursorius cursor

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Brief #

Sandy in colour, fading to whitish on the lower belly, long legs and long wings.

Synonyms #

  • Corredor sahariano (Spanish)
  • Corredeira (Galician)

Red List Status #

The Cream-coloured Courser is unlikely to become extinct in the near future.
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Description #

These birds have long legs and long wings. They have slightly downcurved bills. The body plumage is sandy in colour, fading to whitish on the lower belly. The upperwing primary feathers and the underwings are black. The crown and nape are grey, and there is a black eyestripe and white supercilium. In flight, this species resembles a pratincole with its relaxed wingbeats, pointed wings and dark underwings.

Measurements #

Length: 19 - 24 cm
Wingspan: 51 - 57 cm
Weight: 102 - 119 g