Madagascar Pratincole

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Madagascar Pratincole (<em>Glareola ocularis</em>) is a species of Coursers, Pratincoles (<em>Glareolidae</em>) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.

Overview

Madagascar Pratincole (Glareola ocularis) is a species of Coursers, Pratincoles (Glareolidae) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Glareola; binomial: Glareola ocularis; authority: Verreaux, J, 1833.

Distribution

Breeding range: Africa. Non-breeding range: e AF : open areas on tropical sw Indian Ocean coast and estuaries of e Africa: s Somalia to n Mozambique.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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