Grey Pratincole vs Madagascar Pratincole
Glareola cinerea compared with Glareola ocularis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Grey Pratincole | Madagascar Pratincole |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Glareola cinerea | Glareola ocularis |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Glareolidae | Glareolidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 28.3 cm (11.1 in) | 38.1 cm (15.0 in) |
| Weight | 37.4 g (1.32 oz) | 103.0 g (3.63 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-2 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Grey Pratincole only
None
Madagascar Pratincole only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Grey Pratincole
Near Threatened
Madagascar Pratincole
About These Birds
Grey Pratincole
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.
Madagascar Pratincole
Madagascar Pratincole: 22–25 cm, dark brown pratincole with a white supercilium, white belly, and reddish-brown underwings. Breeds on rocky rivers of Madagascar; migrates to winter on the East African coast from Kenya to Mozambique. Aerial insectivore. Regional migrant between Madagascar and East Africa. NT.