About the Madagascar Pratincole
The Madagascar pratincole is a species of bird in the family Glareolidae. It is a migratory species, breeding across Madagascar before migrating to East Africa during the austral winter (May-August), where it is mainly found near the coast between Somalia and Mozambique. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, rivers, freshwater lakes, rocky shores, and intertidal marshes; as it migrates to the coast of East Africa. It is the rarest species in the Glareola genus, and is threatened by habitat loss.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Pratincoles and Coursers (Glareolidae) |
| Species | Glareola ocularis |
| Species Codes | madpra1, MAPR |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Madagascar Pratincole belong to?
The Madagascar Pratincole (Glareola ocularis) belongs to the Pratincoles and Coursers family (Glareolidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Madagascar Pratincole?
The Madagascar Pratincole is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Madagascar Pratincole?
The Madagascar pratincole is a species of bird in the family Glareolidae. It is a migratory species, breeding across Madagascar before migrating to East Africa during the austral winter (May-August), where it is mainly found near the coast between Somalia and Mozambique. Its natural habitats are sub...
Where can I report a Madagascar Pratincole sighting?
You can log sightings of Madagascar Pratincole on eBird (ebird.org) using species code madpra1, or on iNaturalist.
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