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Grey Pratincole
Glareola cinerea
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Least Concern
Wingspan
28.3 cm
Weight
37.4 g
Family
Glareolidae
Order
Charadriiformes
About
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
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
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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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
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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