Jerdon's Courser

Jerdon's CourserThis lapwing-like bird has a large eye and short, two-toned bill. It lives in dry thorn scrub and is nocturnal, so it is rarely encountered in the field.What does it look like?A strong white eyebrow and two white bands across the brown breast are distinctive. Its large eye and short, bicolored bill also help identify it.How does it live?This lapwing-like bird has a large eye and short, two-toned bill. It lives in dry thorn scrub and is nocturnal, so it is rarely encountered in the field.It inhabits open, dry thorn scrub and is mainly active at night. Its call is a short whistle of two notes.Keeping it safeAn extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.