Jerdon's Courser
Rhinoptilus bitorquatus
Jerdon's courser is a nocturnal bird belonging to the pratincole and courser family Glareolidae endemic to India. The bird was discovered by the surgeon-naturalist Thomas C. Jerdon in 1848 but not seen again until its rediscovery in 1986.
- Scientific name
- Rhinoptilus bitorquatus
- Family
- Pratincoles and Coursers
- IUCN status
- CR