Jerdon's Courser

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Jerdon's Courser (<em>Rhinoptilus bitorquatus</em>) is a species of Coursers, Pratincoles (<em>Glareolidae</em>) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.

Overview

Jerdon's Courser (Rhinoptilus bitorquatus) is a species of Coursers, Pratincoles (Glareolidae) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Rhinoptilus; binomial: Rhinoptilus bitorquatus; authority: (Blyth, 1848).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Oriental Region.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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