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