Indian Courser
NameIndian Courser
Common NameIndian Courser
Scientific NameCursorius coromandelicus
FamilyGlareolidae
Wingspan (cm)61.5
Length (cm)24.5
Weight (g)82.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are sandy brown, with a rufous wash on the throat and breast. The head features a prominent black eye-stripe bordered above by a white supercilium and a chestnut crown. The belly is white, and the long legs are pale.
Vocalization / CallIts call is typically described as a series of soft, repeated "whitoo-whitoo" or "wick-wick-wick" notes, often given in flight or when disturbed.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across the Indian subcontinent, primarily in India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and parts of Nepal.
Identifying Featureslong pale legs, sandy brown plumage, rufous throat and breast, black eye-stripe, white supercilium, chestnut crown
Description
The Indian Courser is a medium-sized, ground-dwelling bird characterized by its long legs and distinctive head pattern. It typically inhabits dry, open country, where it forages for insects with a characteristic run-and-pause movement.
