Temminck's Courser
A species of Typical Coursers Scientific name : Cursorius temminckii Genus : Typical Coursers
Temminck's Courser, A species of Typical Coursers
Botanical name: Cursorius temminckii
Genus: Typical Coursers
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Description
Temminck's courser (Cursorius temminckii) is a bird in the pratincole and courser family, Glareolidae. It is a wader which lives in sub-Saharan Africa. It is noted for laying its dark colored ash-black eggs in the burnt bushes and grass of the African savannah. 
Size
20 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
Feeding Habits
Temminck's Courser's primary diet consists of insects, particularly harvester termites, along with molluscs and occasional seeds. Temminck's Courser forages by running and stopping abruptly to peck at ground-dwelling prey, showcasing a unique hunting technique.
Habitat
Temminck's Courser predominately resides in savanna environments, including regions with palm and Acacia vegetation, as well as in short-grass areas. This species has a preference for habitats such as dambos, fallow fields, and areas that have recently experienced fire, where it may quickly reappear after grassland burns. Broadly, temminck's Courser is bound to non-arid savanna zones, with a tendency to avoid direct habitat overlap with other similar species. While not including elevation range information, temminck's Courser demonstrates flexibility in its nesting habits within the confines of the described landscape types.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Shorebirds Family
Pratincoles and coursers Genus
Typical Coursers Species
Temminck's Courser 
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