About the Rock Pratincole
The rock pratincole is a species of bird in the family Glareolidae.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Pratincoles and Coursers (Glareolidae) |
| Species | Glareola nuchalis |
| Species Codes | rocpra1, ROPR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rock Pratincole belong to?
The Rock Pratincole (Glareola nuchalis) belongs to the Pratincoles and Coursers family (Glareolidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Rock Pratincole?
The rock pratincole is a species of bird in the family Glareolidae....
Where can I report a Rock Pratincole sighting?
You can log sightings of Rock Pratincole on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rocpra1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Pratincoles and Coursers 17 species
More Birds in Order Charadriiformes
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Quick Stats
Charadriiformes
Order
17
Species in Family
367
iNat Observations
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