Where to see
Where to see the Burchell's Courser in South Africa
The Burchell's courser (Cursorius rufus) is a wader in the pratincole and courser family, Glareolidae.
Cursorius rufus
Planning a trip
When and where to find the Burchell's Courser
Best hours of the day
- The first hours after sunrise, and late afternoon. Birds call and feed most in the cool.
- Midday. Quieter, especially in summer heat.
Species
Cursorius rufus
Records
48
iNaturalist observations
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Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Burchell's Courser on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Where can you see the Burchell's Courser in South Africa?
The Burchell's Courser is most recorded in Northern Cape (44% of records), Eastern Cape (15% of records), Free State (15% of records), based on 48 iNaturalist observations. 1 place to stay on Spekboom in South Africa has recorded the Burchell's Courser on site or nearby.
What is the Burchell's Courser?
The Burchell's courser (Cursorius rufus) is a wader in the pratincole and courser family, Glareolidae. The name of this bird commemorates the English naturalist William John Burchell.
Stays that give back
Where to stay for a chance to see the Burchell's Courser
Every stay on the Burchell's Courser page lists the species its host has recorded on or near the property. A record is a sighting, never a promise.
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