Black-winged Pratincole vs Double-banded Courser
Glareola nordmanni compared with Smutsornis africanus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-winged Pratincole | Double-banded Courser |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Glareola nordmanni | Smutsornis africanus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Glareolidae | Glareolidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 39.2 cm (15.4 in) | 29.6 cm (11.7 in) |
| Weight | 94.5 g (3.33 oz) | 87.06666666666666 g (3.07 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-4 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Black-winged Pratincole only
Double-banded Courser only
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Black-winged Pratincole
Least Concern
Double-banded Courser
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.
Double-banded Courser
Double-banded Courser: 20–22 cm, pale sandy-brown courser with two black breast-bands and a white supercilium. Resident in arid stony plains and dry open savanna of eastern and southern Africa. Nocturnal and crepuscular insectivore, resting in shade during hot midday. Cryptic plumage provides camouflage on stony ground. Sedentary.