Madagascar Pratincole vs Double-banded Courser
Glareola ocularis compared with Smutsornis africanus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Madagascar Pratincole | Double-banded Courser |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Glareola ocularis | Smutsornis africanus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Glareolidae | Glareolidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 38.1 cm (15.0 in) | 29.6 cm (11.7 in) |
| Weight | 103.0 g (3.63 oz) | 87.06666666666666 g (3.07 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-3 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Madagascar Pratincole only
Double-banded Courser only
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Madagascar Pratincole
Least Concern
Double-banded Courser
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.
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.