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Cream-colored Courser (Cursorius cursor)

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Cream-coloured courser (Cursorius cursor)

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The semi-desert area of Ras Baalbek ... A hidden Gem

The semi-desert area of Ras Baalbek … A hidden Gem

By Fouad Itani

The semi-desert area of Ras Baalbek in the northern Bekaa region is a barren area where little precipitation occurs and consequently living conditions there are hostile to both fauna and flora. What makes this area special is a wide selection of biome-restricted species rarely found elsewhere in Lebanon. This attracts few birdwatchers but also, unfortunately, unethical hunters and…

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February 15, 2018 - Cream-colored Courser (Cursorius cursor)

These coursers are found in parts of North Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia, as well as on the Canary and Cape Verde Islands. Feeding on invertebrates and seeds, they mostly hunt while walking or running along the ground, stopping suddenly to pick up food. They also sometimes use their beaks to dig, or capture insects in the air. Nesting in shallow scrapes on the ground, both parents incubate the eggs. Adults sometimes perform distraction displays, acting as if they are sitting on an egg or chick to attract attention away from the actual nest.