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Black-winged Pratincole

Glareola nordmanni

Near Threatened
Envergadura
39,2 cm
Peso
94,5 g
Familia
Glareolidae
Orden
Charadriiformes
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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.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 39,2 cm 15.4 in
Peso 94,5 g 3.33 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Nidificación

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 18 days. Fledging: 35-42 days.

Tamaño de la puesta

3-4

Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Charadriiformes (Limícolas y Gaviotas)
Familia Glareolidae (Canasteras y Corredores)
Genus Glareola
Especies Glareola nordmanni

Distribution

Black-winged Pratincole has been recorded in 3 countries.

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Preguntas frecuentes

Is the Black-winged Pratincole endangered?
The Black-winged Pratincole has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Black-winged Pratincole nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 18 days. Fledging: 35-42 days.
How big is the Black-winged Pratincole?
The Black-winged Pratincole has a wingspan of 39.2 cm, weight of 94.5 g.
What order and family does the Black-winged Pratincole belong to?
The Black-winged Pratincole (Glareola nordmanni) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Glareolidae.

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