Where to see
Where to see the Double-banded Courser in South Africa
The double-banded courser, also known as the two-banded courser, is a species of bird in the Glareolidae family.
Rhinoptilus africanus
Planning a trip
When and where to find the Double-banded 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
Rhinoptilus africanus
Records
240
iNaturalist observations
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Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Double-banded Courser on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Where can you see the Double-banded Courser in South Africa?
The Double-banded Courser is most recorded in Northern Cape (37% of records), Western Cape (24% of records), Eastern Cape (18% of records), based on 240 iNaturalist observations. 2 places to stay on Spekboom in South Africa have recorded the Double-banded Courser on site or nearby.
When is the best time to see the Double-banded Courser?
The Double-banded Courser is recorded throughout the year, so no month is the wrong month to look for it.
What is the Double-banded Courser?
The double-banded courser, also known as the two-banded courser, is a species of bird in the Glareolidae family. It is the only member of the genus Smutsornis.
Stays that give back
Where to stay for a chance to see the Double-banded Courser
Every stay on the Double-banded 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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