Madagascar Pratincole
Glareola ocularis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="glareola-ocularis"></birdfyi-bird>The Madagascar Pratincole (Glareola ocularis) is a bird species in the family Glareolidae (brachschwalben und rennvögel), within the order Charadriiformes (watvögel und möwen). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 38.1 cm and a weight of 103 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 38,1 cm | 15.0 in |
| Gewicht | 103,0 g | 3.63 oz |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
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Nistverhalten
Nest type: SC.
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Charadriiformes (Watvögel und Möwen) |
| Familie | Glareolidae (Brachschwalben und Rennvögel) |
| Genus | Glareola |
| Arten | Glareola ocularis |
Distribution
Madagascar Pratincole has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Glareolidae family