Oriental Pratincole vs Black-winged Pratincole
Glareola maldivarum compared with Glareola nordmanni
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Oriental Pratincole | Black-winged Pratincole |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Glareola maldivarum | Glareola nordmanni |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Glareolidae | Glareolidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 35.2 cm (13.9 in) | 39.2 cm (15.4 in) |
| Weight | 81.95 g (2.89 oz) | 94.5 g (3.33 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Oriental Pratincole only
Black-winged Pratincole only
None
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Oriental Pratincole
Near Threatened
Black-winged Pratincole
About These Birds
Oriental Pratincole
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.
Black-winged Pratincole
Black-winged Pratincole: 24–28 cm, similar to Collared Pratincole but with entirely black underwings and no chestnut in wing-linings. Breeds on dry steppes of Kazakhstan and southern Russia; migrates to winter in sub-Saharan Africa. NT. Aerial insectivore. Declining due to steppe cultivation. Long-distance migrant.