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Rock Pratincole

Glareola nuchalis

Least Concern
Envergure
28,6 cm
Poids
62,75 g
Famille
Glareolidae
Ordre
Charadriiformes

The Rock Pratincole (Glareola nuchalis) is a bird species in the family Glareolidae (pratincoles & coursers), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 28.6 cm and a weight of 62.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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À propos

Rock Pratincole: 17–19 cm, distinctive small pratincole with white collar, grey-brown plumage, and red-based bill. Resident along rocky river rapids and gorges of West and Central Africa. Perches on exposed boulders mid-river; hawks insects from rocks. Sedentary. Highly site-faithful to river reaches. Invertebrate feeder.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 28,6 cm 11.3 in
Poids 62,75 g 2.21 oz

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: NO. Incubation: 20 days. Fledging: 20-30 days.

Taille de la couvée

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Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
Famille Glareolidae (Pratincoles & Coursers)
Genus Glareola
Espèces Glareola nuchalis

Distribution

Rock Pratincole has been recorded in 1 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the Rock Pratincole endangered?
The Rock Pratincole has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Rock Pratincole nest?
Nest type: NO. Incubation: 20 days. Fledging: 20-30 days.
How big is the Rock Pratincole?
The Rock Pratincole has a wingspan of 28.6 cm, weight of 62.75 g.
What order and family does the Rock Pratincole belong to?
The Rock Pratincole (Glareola nuchalis) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Glareolidae.

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