95 observationsVulnerable
Madagascar Pratincole
Glareola ocularis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Charadriiformes ›Family: Glareolidae ›Genus: Glareola
About
The Madagascan pratincole (Glareola ocularis) is a species of bird in the Glareolidae family. It is found in Comoros, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Somalia, Tanzania, possibly Mauritius, and possibly Réunion. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, rivers, freshwater lakes, rocky shores, and intertidal marshes. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Madagascar Pratincole is Glareola ocularis.
- The Madagascar Pratincole has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
- Madagascar Pratincole belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Madagascar Pratincole belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Madagascar Pratincole belongs to the class Aves.
- Madagascar Pratincole belongs to the order Charadriiformes.
- Madagascar Pratincole belongs to the family Glareolidae.
- Madagascar Pratincole belongs to the genus Glareola.