About the Small Pratincole
The small pratincole, little pratincole, or small Indian pratincole is a small wader in the pratincole family, Glareolidae.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Pratincoles and Coursers (Glareolidae) |
| Species | Glareola lactea |
| Species Codes | smapra1, LIPR, SMPR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Small Pratincole belong to?
The Small Pratincole (Glareola lactea) belongs to the Pratincoles and Coursers family (Glareolidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Small Pratincole?
The small pratincole, little pratincole, or small Indian pratincole is a small wader in the pratincole family, Glareolidae....
Where can I report a Small Pratincole sighting?
You can log sightings of Small Pratincole on eBird (ebird.org) using species code smapra1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Charadriiformes
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Quick Stats
Charadriiformes
Order
17
Species in Family
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