Madagascar Pratincole vs Collared Pratincole
Glareola ocularis compared with Glareola pratincola
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Madagascar Pratincole | Collared Pratincole |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Glareola ocularis | Glareola pratincola |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Glareolidae | Glareolidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 38.1 cm (15.0 in) | 36.3 cm (14.3 in) |
| Weight | 103.0 g (3.63 oz) | 79.0 g (2.79 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-3 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Madagascar Pratincole only
None
Collared Pratincole only
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Madagascar Pratincole
Least Concern
Collared Pratincole
About These Birds
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.
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.