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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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 29.3 cm | 11.5 in |
| Weight | 38.875 g | 1.37 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: NO,SC. Incubation: 17-18 days.
Clutch Size
2-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Glareolidae (Pratincoles & Coursers) |
| Genus | Glareola |
| Species | Glareola lactea |
Distribution
Little Pratincole has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Glareolidae family