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| Jerdon's Courser Rhinoptilus bitorquatus
- Adult |
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| Photographer : | © Panchapakesan Jeganathan, BNHS |
| Location : | Sri Lankamaleswara Wildlife Sanctuary, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Date : |
0.24 hours local time on 14 February 2001 |
| English synonyms: | Double-banded Courser |
| Bird Family : | Glareolidae - Coursers & Pratincoles |
| Bird Group : | CICONIIFORMES |
| Red Data Status : | Critically Endangered |
| Remarks : | A very rare and highly localised species endemic to India.
This photo was taken as part of a joint research project between the Bombay Natural History Society, RSPB and Reading University. The research project is funded by the UK Government's Darwin Initiative for the Survival of Species. The help of the Andhra Pradesh Forest Department is also acknowledged. |
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