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 (pratincoles & coursers), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). 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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À propos
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 38,1 cm | 15.0 in |
| Poids | 103,0 g | 3.63 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: SC.
Taille de la couvée
1-3
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Famille | Glareolidae (Pratincoles & Coursers) |
| Genus | Glareola |
| Espèces | Glareola ocularis |
Distribution
Madagascar Pratincole has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Foire aux questions
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Glareolidae family