Wildlifeof Thailand
Collared Pratincole
Glareolidae
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Glareola pratincola
Basic stats
Diet
Flying insects
Habitat
Open grassland, mudflats and dry wetlands
Range
Southern Europe, Africa and Asia
The collared pratincole combines a swallow-like flight with long shorebird legs. It has brown upperparts, a cream throat bordered black and chestnut underwings. Across southern Europe, Africa and Asia it hawks flying insects over open grassland, mudflats and drying wetlands, while also running after prey on the ground. Eggs are laid in a bare scrape (Wikipedia, general species account). It is Nationally Least Concern (Thailand Red Data 2025).
Quick answers
- What does the Collared Pratincole eat?
- Flying insects
- What habitat does the Collared Pratincole live in?
- Open grassland, mudflats and dry wetlands
- Where is the Collared Pratincole found?
- Southern Europe, Africa and Asia