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Oriental Pratincole
Glareola maldivarum
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Least Concern
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
35,2 cm
Khối Lượng
81,95 g
Họ
Glareolidae
Bộ
Charadriiformes
Giới Thiệu
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 35,2 cm | 13.9 in |
| Khối Lượng | 81,95 g | 2.89 oz |
Habitat & Range
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Làm Tổ
Nest type: SC.
Số Trứng
2-3
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Họ | Glareolidae (Pratincoles & Coursers) |
| Genus | Glareola |
| Loài | Glareola maldivarum |
Distribution
Oriental Pratincole has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Hiện Diện
Not recorded
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External Databases
Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp
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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