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Oriental Pratincole

Glareola maldivarum

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
35,2 cm
Berat
81,95 g
Famili
Glareolidae
Ordo
Charadriiformes

Tentang

Oriental Pratincole: 22–24 cm, brown-and-white pratincole with a cream throat bordered by black, forked tail, and long sickle wings. Breeds on dry grassland and open flats from India to Southeast Asia and China; migrates to Australia and sub-Saharan Africa in non-breeding season. Aerial insectivore. Long-distance migrant.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 35,2 cm 13.9 in
Berat 81,95 g 2.89 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: SC.

Ukuran Sarang

2-3

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
Famili Glareolidae (Pratincoles & Coursers)
Genus Glareola
Spesies Glareola maldivarum

Distribution

Oriental Pratincole has been recorded in 4 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Oriental Pratincole endangered?
The Oriental Pratincole has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Oriental Pratincole nest?
Nest type: SC.
How big is the Oriental Pratincole?
The Oriental Pratincole has a wingspan of 35.2 cm, weight of 81.95 g.
What order and family does the Oriental Pratincole belong to?
The Oriental Pratincole (Glareola maldivarum) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Glareolidae.

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