Oriental Pratincole vs Madagascar Pratincole
Glareola maldivarum compared with Glareola ocularis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Oriental Pratincole | Madagascar Pratincole |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Glareola maldivarum | Glareola ocularis |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Glareolidae | Glareolidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 35.2 cm (13.9 in) | 38.1 cm (15.0 in) |
| Weight | 81.95 g (2.89 oz) | 103.0 g (3.63 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Oriental Pratincole only
None
Madagascar Pratincole only
None
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Oriental Pratincole
Near Threatened
Madagascar 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.
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.