Oriental Pratincole
Glareola maldivarum
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<birdfyi-bird slug="glareola-maldivarum"></birdfyi-bird>The Oriental Pratincole (Glareola maldivarum) is a bird species in the family Glareolidae (pratincoles & coursers), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 35.2 cm and a weight of 82 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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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
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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Similar Birds
Other species in the Glareolidae family