Little Pratincole
Glareola lactea
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<birdfyi-bird slug="glareola-lactea"></birdfyi-bird>The Little Pratincole (Glareola lactea) is a bird species in the family Glareolidae (pratincoles & coursers), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 29.3 cm and a weight of 38.9 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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حول
Little Pratincole: 16–19 cm, South Asia's smallest pratincole with pale sandy-grey plumage, black loral stripe, and white rump. Resident along large sandy rivers, reservoir shorelines, and open sandy ground across the Indian subcontinent and parts of Southeast Asia. Hawks insects aerially. Largely sedentary; local nomadism.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 29,3 cm | 11.5 in |
| الوزن | 38,875 g | 1.37 oz |
Habitat & Range
حالة الحفاظ
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: NO,SC. Incubation: 17-18 days.
عدد البيض في الوضع
2-3
التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| الفصيلة | Glareolidae (Pratincoles & Coursers) |
| Genus | Glareola |
| الأنواع | Glareola lactea |
Distribution
Little Pratincole has been recorded in 1 countries.
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