Black-winged Pratincole vs Madagascar Pratincole
Glareola nordmanni compared with Glareola ocularis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-winged Pratincole | Madagascar Pratincole |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Glareola nordmanni | Glareola ocularis |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Glareolidae | Glareolidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 39.2 cm (15.4 in) | 38.1 cm (15.0 in) |
| Weight | 94.5 g (3.33 oz) | 103.0 g (3.63 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-4 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Black-winged Pratincole only
None
Madagascar Pratincole only
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Black-winged Pratincole
Near Threatened
Madagascar 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.
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.