About the Oriental Pratincole
The oriental pratincole, also known as the grasshopper-bird or swallow-plover, is a wader in the pratincole family, Glareolidae.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Pratincoles and Coursers (Glareolidae) |
| Species | Glareola maldivarum |
| Species Codes | oripra, ORPR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Oriental Pratincole belong to?
The Oriental Pratincole (Glareola maldivarum) belongs to the Pratincoles and Coursers family (Glareolidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Oriental Pratincole?
The oriental pratincole, also known as the grasshopper-bird or swallow-plover, is a wader in the pratincole family, Glareolidae....
Where can I report a Oriental Pratincole sighting?
You can log sightings of Oriental Pratincole on eBird (ebird.org) using species code oripra, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Charadriiformes
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Quick Stats
Charadriiformes
Order
17
Species in Family
2,878
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