Grey Pratincole
Glareola cinerea
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<birdfyi-bird slug="glareola-cinerea"></birdfyi-bird>The Grey Pratincole (Glareola cinerea) is a bird species in the family Glareolidae (pratincoles & coursers), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 28.3 cm and a weight of 37.4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 28.3 cm | 11.1 in |
| Weight | 37.4 g | 1.32 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC.
Clutch Size
1-2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Glareolidae (Pratincoles & Coursers) |
| Genus | Glareola |
| Species | Glareola cinerea |
Distribution
Grey Pratincole has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Glareolidae family