Bronze-winged (Violet-tipped) Courser
Rhinoptilus chalcopterus
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The bronze-winged (violet-tipped) courser is Tanzania's largest courser (21cm). It is nocturnal, roosting under bushes during the day. Violet tips of the primaries are not seen in this image which was made in Mikumi by Peter MacKenzie.

 



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