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Madagascar Pratincole

Glareola ocularis

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 5 distinct biome types within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Distributed across Kenya and Norway. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇰🇪 Kenya

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (hayvan)

Phylum

Chordata (Kordalılar)

Class

Aves (kuş)

Order

Charadriiformes (Yağmur kuşları)

Species

Glareola ocularis (Madagascar Pratincole)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese チャバラツバメチドリ

Chinese 馬達加斯加燕鴴

Spanish Canastera malgache

French Glaréole malgache

German Madagaskarbrachschwalbe

Portuguese perdiz-do-mar-malgaxe

Russian Мадагаскарская тиркушка

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Madagascar Pratincole?

The scientific name of Madagascar Pratincole is Glareola ocularis. It belongs to the genus Glareola.

What is the conservation status of Madagascar Pratincole?

Madagascar Pratincole (Glareola ocularis) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Madagascar Pratincole live?

Madagascar Pratincole is found in Distributed across Kenya and Norway. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Kenya, Norway.

What family does Madagascar Pratincole belong to?

Madagascar Pratincole (Glareola ocularis) belongs to the genus Glareola, which is part of the taxonomic family Glareolidae.

Is Madagascar Pratincole endangered?

Yes, Madagascar Pratincole (Glareola ocularis) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Madagascar Pratincole belong to?

Madagascar Pratincole (Glareola ocularis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).

What are the closest relatives of Madagascar Pratincole?

The closest relatives of Madagascar Pratincole in the genus Glareola include Black-winged Pratincole, Gray Pratincole, Oriental Pratincole, Rock Pratincole, Small Pratincole.