[4] The bronze-winged courser is a species of small wading birds with long legs and short wings.

The head has distinct cream-white supercilium, forecrown, and posterior eyeline, as well as buffy upper neck and throat.

The underwing coverts are white, contrasting with the dark black primaries which are tipped with iridescent copper to violet coloration.

The upper feathers of the body are cream-yellow at the ends, and the breast features an even thinner dark band.

[5] Historical records show the bronze-winged courser present in many localities at various times through the year, including but not limited to: Eritrea, Nigeria, Ghana, Sudan, Kenya, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Gambia, and more recently Ethiopia.

[6][3][2] The bronze-winged courser inhabits semi-arid environments such as dry savanna woodlands with areas of dense brush.

This species can rarely be found in open areas including grasslands located nearby wooded savannas.

[3] The bronze-winged courser is susceptible to disturbance by human activities, particularly related to land alteration of its habitat due to farming or agricultural practices.

[3] The bronze-winged courser is a nocturnal feeder, foraging in a plover-like manner–pecking at the ground to capture prey while walking or running around.

Bronze-winged coursers typically select nesting areas that have been impacted by recent burns or fires.

[7][8] Eggs can appear cream to yellow, with hints of grey, sepia, reddish-brown, darker black, and even purple tones.

This species is not globally threatened, and is highly protected by the establishment of nature and game reserves within their range.

This nocturnal species can be found running on roads at night, where it may occasionally face fatalities from motor vehicle encounters.