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C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Charadriiformes Glareolidae

Somali Courser

Cursorius somalensis

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass
138 g
Diet
Invertebrates
Migration
Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 98

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 98).

DEF 62

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 62).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

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🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Africa: tropical semiarid Northeastern Africa Habitat: Desert & Arid
2 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Cursorius somalensis somalensis

    Eritrea, e Ethiopia and n Somalia

  • Cursorius somalensis littoralis

    se Sudan, n, e Kenya and s Somalia

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Cursorius somalensis

Which family does it belong to?

Coursers, Pratincoles (Glareolidae)

Where is it found?

Africa: tropical semiarid Northeastern Africa

Sources & credits

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