Australian Pratincole
Stiltia isabella
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<birdfyi-bird slug="stiltia-isabella"></birdfyi-bird>The Australian Pratincole (Stiltia isabella) is a bird species in the family Glareolidae (pratincoles & coursers), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 41.2 cm and a weight of 59 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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About
Australian Pratincole: 21–24 cm, long-winged pratincole with chestnut flanks, white belly, and very long pointed wings. Nomadic in inland Australia; breeds on stony gibber plains and claypans, wintering in Southeast Asia. Aerial insectivore, hawking insects in swallow-like flight. Nomadic; movements tied to inland rainfall events.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 41.2 cm | 16.2 in |
| Weight | 59.0 g | 2.08 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: NO,SC. Incubation: 18-21 days. Fledging: 21-35 days.
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Glareolidae (Pratincoles & Coursers) |
| Genus | Stiltia |
| Species | Stiltia isabella |
Distribution
Australian Pratincole has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Glareolidae family