pratincole (Meaning)
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pratincole (n)
Old World shorebird with long pointed wings and short legs; closely related to the coursers
Synonyms & Antonyms of pratincole
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pratincole Sentence Examples
- The Black-winged Pratincole (Glareola nordmanni) is a long-winged, agile bird found in Africa.
- Pratincoles are known for their distinctive hovering flight and territorial behavior.
- The Indian Pratincole (Glareola lactea) is found in open grasslands and scrublands throughout the Indian subcontinent.
- Pratincoles are ground-nesting birds that lay their eggs in shallow depressions on the ground.
- The Oriental Pratincole (Glareola maldivarum) is a migratory species that breeds in Central Asia and winters in Southeast Asia.
- The Rock Pratincole (Glareola nuchalis) is found in rocky outcrops and dry, open areas in Africa.
- Pratincoles feed primarily on insects, which they catch in the air or on the ground.
- The wings of pratincoles are long and pointed, giving them a swift and agile flight.
- Pratincoles have a distinctive black and white plumage that helps them camouflage among vegetation.
- The conservation status of pratincoles varies depending on the species, with some being threatened by habitat loss and other human activities.
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Old World shorebird with long pointed wings and short legs; closely related to the coursers
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The Black-winged Pratincole (Glareola nordmanni) is a long-winged, agile bird found in Africa.
Pratincoles are known for their distinctive hovering flight and territorial behavior.
The Indian Pratincole (Glareola lactea) is found in open grasslands and scrublands throughout the Indian subcontinent.
Pratincoles are ground-nesting birds that lay their eggs in shallow depressions on the ground.
