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 (canasteras y corredores), within the order Charadriiformes (limícolas y gaviotas). 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 38,1 cm | 15.0 in |
| Peso | 103,0 g | 3.63 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: SC.
Tamaño de la puesta
1-3
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Charadriiformes (Limícolas y Gaviotas) |
| Familia | Glareolidae (Canasteras y Corredores) |
| Genus | Glareola |
| Especies | Glareola ocularis |
Distribution
Madagascar Pratincole has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Madagascar Pratincole endangered?
How does the Madagascar Pratincole nest?
How big is the Madagascar Pratincole?
What order and family does the Madagascar Pratincole belong to?
Similar Birds
Other species in the Glareolidae family