Smutsornis (Cursorius) africanus gracilis

Mystery Bird: Two-banded Courser, Smutsornis (Cursorius) africanus gracilis

grrlscientist | January 16, 2010

tags: Two-banded Courser, Smutsornis (Cursorius) africanus gracilis, birds, mystery bird, bird ID quiz [Mystery bird] Two-banded Courser, Smutsornis (Cursorius) africanus gracilis, photographed at Tarangire National Park, Tanzania, Africa. [I will identify this bird for you in 48 hours] Image: Dan Logen, 30 August 2007 [larger view]. Nikon D2X, 200-400 mm lens at 400. ISO 200, 1/250, f/8. Please name at least one field mark that supports your identification. Review all mystery birds to date.

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