Black-winged Pratincole vs Australian Pratincole
Glareola nordmanni compared with Stiltia isabella
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-winged Pratincole | Australian Pratincole |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Glareola nordmanni | Stiltia isabella |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Glareolidae | Glareolidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 39.2 cm (15.4 in) | 41.2 cm (16.2 in) |
| Weight | 94.5 g (3.33 oz) | 59.0 g (2.08 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-4 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Black-winged Pratincole only
None
Australian Pratincole only
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Black-winged Pratincole
Least Concern
Australian 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.
Australian Pratincole
Australian Pratincole: 21–24 cm, long-winged pratincole with chestnut flanks, white belly, and very long pointed wings. Nomadic in inland Australia; breeds on stony gibber plains and claypans, wintering in Southeast Asia. Aerial insectivore, hawking insects in swallow-like flight. Nomadic; movements tied to inland rainfall events.