Indian Courser

Cursorius coromandelicus

The Indian Courser (Cursorius coromandelicus) is a ground-dwelling bird found in open dry habitats across the Indian subcontinent. It is characterized by its sandy brown plumage with black and white markings, long legs, and a distinctive black stripe running from the eye to the neck. These birds are well-adapted to their arid habitats and are known for their swift running and agile movements. Indian Coursers forage for insects and small invertebrates on the ground using their keen eyesight and quick reflexes. Although they are generally widespread, their populations are declining due to habitat loss and disturbance.

Habitat: Open dry habitats

Indian Courser
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Tours where you can spot this bird

North India Fixed Departure Birding Tour
North India Fixed Departure Birding Tour
India / Delhi Group tour 15 days | 0h

Delhi – Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary - Ranthambore - Bharatpur - Chambal - Agra - Delhi- Corbett- Pangot- Sattal - Delhi...

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16-Day North India Birds, Tigers & Taj Mahal with Nikhil Devasar
16-Day North India Birds, Tigers & Taj Mahal with Nikhil Devasar
India / New Delhi Custom tour 16 days | 0h

A specialist North India Birds, Tigers & Taj Mahal itinerary from Bird Tour India....

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Little Rann of Kutch Short Birding Tours
Little Rann of Kutch Short Birding Tours
India / Bhuj Private tour 5 days | 0h

The location of the Little Rann of Kutch at the crossroads of Palearctic avian migration route makes it an excellent hotspot for a Short Bir...

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Gujarat Birding and Wildlife Tour
Gujarat Birding and Wildlife Tour
India / Bhuj Private tour 14 days | 0h

Ahmedabad - Velavadar - Gir National Park - Jamnagar - Great Rann of Kutch - Little Rann of Kutch - Ahmedabad...

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Great Rann Of Kutch Short Birding Tours
Great Rann Of Kutch Short Birding Tours
India / Bhuj Private tour 5 days | 0h

Our Great Rann Of Kutch Short Birding Tours gives you the chance to watch birds in one of the largest salt deserts in the world. The setting...

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Rajasthan Birding Tour
Rajasthan Birding Tour
India / Jaipur Private tour 15 days | 0h

Delhi – Udaipur – Mount Abu - Jodhpur – Jaisalmer - Desert National Park - Phalodi – Khichan – Tal Chhapar - Sambhar Wildlife Sanc...

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North India Birding Tour
North India Birding Tour
India / Delhi Private tour 15 days | 0h

Delhi – Ranthambore National Park - Bharatpur - Keoladeo National Park - Dholpur - Agra - Corbett National Park - Kumeria - Pangot - Sat T...

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Bharatpur Chambal Short Birding Tours
Bharatpur Chambal Short Birding Tours
India / Bharatpur Private tour 5 days | 0h

Delhi – Dholpur - National Chambal Sanctuary -Bharatpur - Keoladeo National Park...

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Fixed Departure Gujarat Birding and Wildlife Tour
Fixed Departure Gujarat Birding and Wildlife Tour
India / Bhuj Group tour 14 days | 0h

Ahmedabad - Velavadar - Gir National Park - Jamnagar - Great Rann of Kutch - Little Rann of Kutch - Ahmedabad...

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