Jerdon's Courser

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Not yet spotted on Fladder

Jerdon's Courser is an extremely rare and critically endangered nocturnal bird endemic to India, famous for its distinctive double breast band. It was thought extinct for 80 years before its rediscovery.

Where to spot

Endemic to the Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh, India, specifically in highly fragmented and degraded scrub jungles and open woodlands.

How to spot

Requires specialized fieldcraft due to its nocturnal and elusive nature and critical rarity. Look for its eye-shine with a spotlight on dirt tracks at night.

When to spot

Exclusively nocturnal. Extremely difficult to observe; requires dedicated surveys and permits. Best chance is at night with spotlights during the dry season.

Where to spot

Endemic to the Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh, India, specifically in highly fragmented and degraded scrub jungles and open woodlands.

How to spot

Requires specialized fieldcraft due to its nocturnal and elusive nature and critical rarity. Look for its eye-shine with a spotlight on dirt tracks at night.

When to spot

Exclusively nocturnal. Extremely difficult to observe; requires dedicated surveys and permits. Best chance is at night with spotlights during the dry season.

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The rediscovery of Jerdon's Courser in 1986, after decades without sightings, was one of the most significant ornithological events of the 20th century.

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