C. cursor C. somalensis C. rufus C. temminckii C. coromandelicus Cursorius is a genus of coursers, a group of wading birds.

The genus name derive from Latin cursor meaning "runner".

Although classed as waders, they inhabit deserts and similar arid regions.

The genus Cursorius was introduced in 1790 by the English ornithologist John Latham.

[3] The genus name is derive from Latin cursor meaning "runner", from currere, "to run".