About the Collared Pratincole
The collared pratincole, 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.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Pratincoles and Coursers (Glareolidae) |
| Species | Glareola pratincola |
| Species Codes | colpra, COPR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Collared Pratincole belong to?
The Collared Pratincole (Glareola pratincola) belongs to the Pratincoles and Coursers family (Glareolidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Collared Pratincole?
The collared pratincole, 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....
Where can I report a Collared Pratincole sighting?
You can log sightings of Collared Pratincole on eBird (ebird.org) using species code colpra, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Pratincoles and Coursers 17 species
More Birds in Order Charadriiformes
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Quick Stats
Charadriiformes
Order
17
Species in Family
3,678
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