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The Collared Pratincole, scientifically named *Glareola pratincola*, is a species of bird in the family Glareolidae. It belongs to the order Charadriiformes, class Aves, and phylum Chordata. The species was described by Linnaeus in 1766 and is currently accepted as a valid taxon. Its IUCN conservation status is listed as Least Concern as of 2025.
This bird has a wingspan of 65 and a mass of 77. It is crepuscular in its diel cycle and inhabits marine environments. The species lays clutches of 3, with an egg incubation period of 18. Its taxon range includes Brazil, South America, and Africa. It is also noted as endemic to Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary and Thol Lake.
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Species
Least Concerncollared pratincole
Species
- PhylumChordata
- ClassAves
- OrderCharadriiformes
- FamilyGlareolidae
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- wingspan
- 65
- litter size
- 3
- egg incubation period
- 18
- endemic to
- Thol Lake
- taxon range
- Africa
- taxon common name
- perdiz-do-mar-ocidental
- diel cycle
- crepuscular
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Encyclopedic overview
The collared pratincole (Glareola pratincola), also known as the common pratincole or red-winged pratincole, is a wader in the pratincole family, Glareolidae. As with other pratincoles, it is native to the Old World.
Taxonomy
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