Priorities for Future Research

Research priorities for Temminck's Courser (Cursorius temminckii) should focus on understanding its movements, population dynamics, and breeding ecology.

Movements

Understanding the movements of individuals will significantly improve our understanding of the connectivity and migratory status of different populations. The use of satellite telemetry to study the movements of Temminck's Courser will significantly contribute to our knowledge of the species' natural history.

Population Numbers

Population estimates vary tremendously and have a high degree of uncertainty. A more accurate estimate of population numbers is required to enable early detection of changes in population numbers.

Breeding Ecology

Detailed studies of the breeding ecology are necessary, particularly regarding the age at which individuals start breeding, the roles of the sexes, breeding success, and the number of breeding attempts within a season.

Molt

There is no information about the molt sequence of the contour feathers or the secondaries, or the duration of a complete molt cycle. Study is needed to clarify aspects of the molt sequence and the existence of two or more molt waves.