Violet-tipped (Bronze-winged) Courser
Rhinoptilus chalcopterus
Rhinoptilus chalcopterus
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Violet-tipped (Bronze-winged) Courser Rhinoptilus chalcopterus |
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The bronze-winged courser is Tanzania's largest courser (21 cm). It is nocturnal, roosting under bushes during the day. The left upper photo was taken in Mikumi (2-07), courtesy of Peter MacKenzie; the right upper immature, in Tarangire (2-13), courtesy of Paul Oliver. The nest and adjacent bird were seen in Ruaha (11-14), courtesy of Ethan Kinsey. The pair was seen in Selous (8-10), courtesy of Dominic Oldridge; clickit to see 10 enlargements. |
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