Three-banded Courser
Rhinoptilus cinctus
The Three-banded Courser (Rhinoptilus cinctus) is a rare coursers and pratincol found in 9 countries, weighing about 105 g. The three-banded courser or Heuglin's courser is a species of bird in the family Glareolidae.
About the Three-banded Courser
The three-banded courser or Heuglin's courser is a species of bird in the family Glareolidae. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Ethiopia, Kenya, Namibia, Rwanda, Somalia, Somaliland, South Africa, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
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Where it lives
When to see it
The Three-banded Courser can be seen all year round, with peak activity in November. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Three-banded Courser look like?
- The three-banded courser or Heuglin's courser is a species of bird in the family Glareolidae.
- How big is a Three-banded Courser?
- The Three-banded Courser is a medium sized bird weighing about 105 g.
- Where can you see a Three-banded Courser?
- The Three-banded Courser occurs in 9 countries, including Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, Zimbabwe and Zambia.
- What birds look similar to a Three-banded Courser?
- The Three-banded Courser is most easily confused with the Bronze-winged Courser and the Jerdon's Courser.
- Is the Three-banded Courser endangered?
- The Three-banded Courser is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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