Oriental Pratincole

Glareola maldivarum

Order:

Charadriiformes

Family:

Glareolidae

Size:

23 to 25 centimeters (9 to 10 inches)

Weight:

70 to 100 grams (2.5 to 3.5 ounces)

Taxonomy:

Johann Friedrich Gmelin in 1789.

Short Description:

The Oriental Pratincole is characterized by its slender body, long pointed wings, and distinctive black and white markings on its wings and underparts. During the breeding season, it develops a reddish-brown coloration on its face and throat. Its bill is short and slightly decurved, suited for catching insects while in flight.

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In Pakistan, Oriental Pratincoles are mainly observed during their migratory periods, typically from March to October. They migrate from their breeding grounds in Central Asia and Siberia to their wintering grounds in South Asia, including Pakistan. During migration, they can be found in various habitats across the country, particularly in open grasslands, wetlands, and agricultural areas.

Oriental Pratincoles are known for their aerial feeding behavior. They feed primarily on flying insects, such as beetles, flies, and grasshoppers, which they catch in flight using their agile flight skills and sharp bills. They are often seen foraging in flocks, swooping low over fields or water bodies to capture prey.

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