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Grey Pratincole
Glareola cinerea
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Least Concern
طول الجناح
28,3 cm
الوزن
37,4 g
الفصيلة
Glareolidae
الرتبة
Charadriiformes
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حول
Grey Pratincole: 17–19 cm, pale grey pratincole with long pointed wings, white underparts, and distinctive peach-grey head. Resident along large sandy rivers of West and Central Africa; less tied to rocky rapids than Rock Pratincole. Hawks insects aerially. Sedentary. Forages along sandy riverbanks and bars.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 28,3 cm | 11.1 in |
| الوزن | 37,4 g | 1.32 oz |
Habitat & Range
حالة الحفاظ
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: SC.
عدد البيض في الوضع
1-2
التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| الفصيلة | Glareolidae (Pratincoles & Coursers) |
| Genus | Glareola |
| الأنواع | Glareola cinerea |
Distribution
Grey Pratincole has been recorded in 1 countries.
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موجود
Not recorded
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External Databases
الأسئلة الشائعة
Is the Grey Pratincole endangered?
The Grey Pratincole has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Grey Pratincole nest?
Nest type: SC.
How big is the Grey Pratincole?
The Grey Pratincole has a wingspan of 28.3 cm, weight of 37.4 g.
What order and family does the Grey Pratincole belong to?
The Grey Pratincole (Glareola cinerea) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Glareolidae.
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