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Madagascar Pratincole
Glareola ocularis
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Near Threatened
Envergadura
38,1 cm
Peso
103,0 g
Família
Glareolidae
Ordem
Charadriiformes
Sobre
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 conservação
Near Threatened
IUCN Red List
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: SC.
Tamanho da postura
1-3
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Família | Glareolidae (Pratincoles & Coursers) |
| Genus | Glareola |
| Espécies | Glareola ocularis |
Distribution
Madagascar Pratincole has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Perguntas frequentes
Is the Madagascar Pratincole endangered?
The Madagascar Pratincole has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Madagascar Pratincole nest?
Nest type: SC.
How big is the Madagascar Pratincole?
The Madagascar Pratincole has a wingspan of 38.1 cm, weight of 103.0 g.
What order and family does the Madagascar Pratincole belong to?
The Madagascar Pratincole (Glareola ocularis) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Glareolidae.
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