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A photo of a Collared Pratincole (Glareola pratincola)
Collared Pratincole

Collared Pratincole

Glareola pratincola

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. This pratincole is 24–28 cm (9.4–11.0 in) long with a 60–70 cm (24–28 in) wingspan. It has short legs, long pointed wings, a long forked tail, and a short bill, which is an adaptation to aerial feeding. The back and head are brown, and the wings are brown with darker flight feathers. The belly is white. The underwings are chestnut, but look dark below. Very good views are needed to distinguish this species from other pratincoles, such as the black-winged pratincole and the oriental pratincole, which may occur in its range. The latter species also has a chestnut underwing, but is shorter-tailed.
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Matt Merritt
Thursday 25 May 2023 - 4:30pm
Spain
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Katy Taylor
Saturday 13 May 2023 - 8:25am
Portugal
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Grace Kinney Broderick
Wednesday 10 May 2023 - 5:58pm
Spain
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Mathieu S.
Monday 08 May 2023 - 6:09pm
Spain
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