Violet-tipped (Bronze-winged) Courser
Rhinoptilus chalcopterus

The bronze-winged courser is Tanzania's largest courser (21 cm). It is nocturnal, roosting under bushes during the day. The flight photo (Mkomazi) is courtesy of Kim Axmann. The left 2nd row photo was also taken in Mikumi, courtesy of Peter MacKenzie; the right 2nd row immature, in Tarangire, courtesy of Paul Oliver. The nest and adjacent bird were seen in Ruaha, courtesy of Ethan Kinsey. The pair was seen in Selous, courtesy of Dominic Oldridge; clickit to see 10 enlargements.