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Cream-colored Courser
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Cream-colored Courser (Cursorius cursor)

The cream-colored courser (Cursorius cursor) is a bird species that inhabits arid and semi-arid regions. Here are the key aspects of its habitat:


Distribution: The cream-colored courser is found across parts of North Africa, the Middle East, and into the Arabian Peninsula and South Asia. Its range includes countries like Morocco, Algeria, Egypt, Sudan, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, and Oman.

Climate: The habitats of the cream-colored courser are characterized by hot, dry climates with minimal rainfall, which aligns with its preference for desert and semi-desert regions.

These habitat preferences make the cream-colored courser well-adapted to living in some of the harshest environments on Earth.
Habitat
Deserts and Semi-Deserts: The cream-colored courser is primarily found in deserts and semi-deserts. These environments provide the open, sparsely vegetated landscapes that the bird prefers. Sandy and Stony Plains: This bird favors sandy and stony plains, where it can use its camouflaged plumage to blend into the environment. Dry Grasslands: Occasionally, the cream-colored courser can be found in dry grasslands, although it prefers areas with less dense vegetation.
Location
Dubai UAE
Date taken
16/9/22
Scientific name
Cursorius cursor
Equipment used
Canon R5 RF 150-500 USM
Shutter speed, aperture & ISO
SS 1/2000 Ap F10 ISO 640

Media information

Category
Middle-East
Added by
Desertwildlifeme
Date added
View count
107
Comment count
3

Image metadata

Device
Canon Canon EOS R5
Aperture
ƒ/10
Focal length
700.0 mm
Exposure time
1/2000 second(s)
ISO
640
Filename
_SC35645-Edit-Edit.jpg
File size
3.2 MB
Date taken
Fri, 16 September 2022 9:25 AM
Dimensions
1662px x 1969px

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