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A photo of a Double-banded Courser (Rhinoptilus africanus)
Double-banded Courser

Double-banded Courser

Rhinoptilus africanus

vThe double-banded courser (Rhinoptilus africanus), also known as the two-banded courser, is a species of bird in the family Glareolidae. The bird's crown is pale and streaked with brown/black feathers. A narrow black stripe extends from the base of the bill, through the eye to the nape. The cheeks, chin, throat and neck are buff/white flecked with dark brown. The feather of the back and wing coverts are sandy brown with dark centres and broadly edged with white/buff. The short bill is blackish, eyes are dark brown and the legs and feet are pale grey.
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Monnique De Witt - Petty
Tuesday 19 Sep 2023 - 1:14pm
South Africa
A photo of a Double-banded Courser photographed in  South Africa
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Grant Johnston
Thursday 10 Aug 2023 - 5:55am
South Africa
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Quinton Paul Josop
Thursday 27 Jul 2023 - 10:50am
Namibia
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Quinton Paul Josop
Monday 24 Jul 2023 - 3:08pm
Namibia
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