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Oriental Pratincole
Glareola maldivarum
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Least Concern
Wingspan
35.2 cm
Weight
81.95 g
Family
Glareolidae
Order
Charadriiformes
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About
Oriental Pratincole: 22–24 cm, brown-and-white pratincole with a cream throat bordered by black, forked tail, and long sickle wings. Breeds on dry grassland and open flats from India to Southeast Asia and China; migrates to Australia and sub-Saharan Africa in non-breeding season. Aerial insectivore. Long-distance migrant.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 35.2 cm | 13.9 in |
| Weight | 81.95 g | 2.89 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC.
Clutch Size
2-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Glareolidae (Pratincoles & Coursers) |
| Genus | Glareola |
| Species | Glareola maldivarum |
Distribution
Oriental Pratincole has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Oriental Pratincole endangered?
The Oriental Pratincole has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Oriental Pratincole nest?
Nest type: SC.
How big is the Oriental Pratincole?
The Oriental Pratincole has a wingspan of 35.2 cm, weight of 81.95 g.
What order and family does the Oriental Pratincole belong to?
The Oriental Pratincole (Glareola maldivarum) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Glareolidae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Glareolidae family
Australian Pratincole
Stiltia isabella
Least Concern
Black-winged Pratincole
Glareola nordmanni
Near Threatened
Bronze-winged Courser
Rhinoptilus chalcopterus
Least Concern
Burchell's Courser
Cursorius rufus
Least Concern
Collared Pratincole
Glareola pratincola
Least Concern
Cream-coloured Courser
Cursorius cursor
Least Concern
Double-banded Courser
Smutsornis africanus
Least Concern
Grey Pratincole
Glareola cinerea
Least Concern