Black-winged Pratincole vs Collared Pratincole
Glareola nordmanni compared with Glareola pratincola
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-winged Pratincole | Collared Pratincole |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Glareola nordmanni | Glareola pratincola |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Glareolidae | Glareolidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 39.2 cm (15.4 in) | 36.3 cm (14.3 in) |
| Weight | 94.5 g (3.33 oz) | 79.0 g (2.79 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-4 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Black-winged Pratincole only
None
Collared Pratincole only
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Black-winged Pratincole
Least Concern
Collared 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.
Collared Pratincole
Collared Pratincole: 23–26 cm, tern-like wader with long sickle-wings, forked tail, cream throat bordered black, and chestnut-orange underwings. Breeds on dry open plains, salt-lake margins, and semi-arid steppe from southern Europe and North Africa to Central Asia; winters in sub-Saharan Africa. Aerial insectivore. Long-distance migrant.