Black-winged Pratincole vs Rock Pratincole
Glareola nordmanni compared with Glareola nuchalis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-winged Pratincole | Rock Pratincole |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Glareola nordmanni | Glareola nuchalis |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Glareolidae | Glareolidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 39.2 cm (15.4 in) | 28.6 cm (11.3 in) |
| Weight | 94.5 g (3.33 oz) | 62.75 g (2.21 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-4 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Black-winged Pratincole
Least Concern
Rock Pratincole
About These Birds
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.
Rock Pratincole
Rock Pratincole: 17–19 cm, distinctive small pratincole with white collar, grey-brown plumage, and red-based bill. Resident along rocky river rapids and gorges of West and Central Africa. Perches on exposed boulders mid-river; hawks insects from rocks. Sedentary. Highly site-faithful to river reaches. Invertebrate feeder.