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Indian Courser
- Scientific name
- Cursorius coromandelicus
- Family
- Glareolidae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Grassland
- Wing shape
- Pointed
- Tail shape
- Notched
Where it came from
The Indian Courser, Cursorius coromandelicus, is a terrestrial wader belonging to the pratincole and courser family, Glareolidae. It is native to the plains and semi-arid regions of the Indian subcontinent. The species is characterized by its distinctive pointed wings and notched tail, which are adaptations evolved for its life as a fast-running ground dweller in open, dry country. It was first formally described by the naturalist John Latham in the late 18th century during the period of intensive European documentation of South Asian biodiversity.
The physical design of the Indian Courser is defined by its cryptic plumage, which mirrors the earthy tones of its habitat, providing essential camouflage against predators while it forages for insects. The species is sedentary, remaining within its regional range throughout the year. Its behavior and morphology were subjects of significant study by colonial-era ornithologists, who sought to categorize its place within the broader avian hierarchy, noting its unique preference for running over flying, a trait that gave the 'courser' its common name.
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