The Heuglin's or Thre-banded Courser is shy and superbly camouflaged so it is easily overlooked. They prefer dry mixed woodlands

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The Heuglin's or Thre-banded Courser is shy and superbly camouflaged so it is easily overlooked. They prefer dry mixed woodlands and are quite crepuscular in habit. Their spectacular call is very often the only way of being sure of their presence.

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Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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