About the Double-banded Courser
The double-banded courser, also known as the two-banded courser, is a species of bird in the family Glareolidae. It was formerly placed in the genus Rhinoptilus but is now the only species placed in the genus Smutsornis.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Pratincoles and Coursers (Glareolidae) |
| Species | Smutsornis africanus |
| Species Codes | dobcou2, DBCO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Double-banded Courser belong to?
The Double-banded Courser (Smutsornis africanus) belongs to the Pratincoles and Coursers family (Glareolidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Double-banded Courser?
The double-banded courser, also known as the two-banded courser, is a species of bird in the family Glareolidae. It was formerly placed in the genus Rhinoptilus but is now the only species placed in the genus Smutsornis....
Where can I report a Double-banded Courser sighting?
You can log sightings of Double-banded Courser on eBird (ebird.org) using species code dobcou2, or on iNaturalist.
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