Glareola Pratincola Collection

Common Pratincole (Glareola pratincola), Sociable Lapwing (Vanellus gregarius), 1900, (1900). Artist: Charles Whymper
Common Pratincole (Glareola pratincola), Sociable Lapwing (Vanellus gregarius), 1900, (1900). From The Game Birds and Wild Fowl of The British Islands, by Charles Dixon

Glareola pratincola, Collared Pratincole, Iran

Collared Pratincole chick, Glareola pratincola

Collared Pratincole with young, Glareola pratincola

Glareola pratincola, Collared Pratincole

Collared Pratincole (Glareola pratincola) at the coast. The Collared Pratincole is one of the species to which the Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds (AEWA)

Collared Pratincole or Common Pratincole -Glareola pratincola-, Korinos, Katerini, Central Macedonia, Greece

Picture No. 10984438
Collared Practincole - perched on ground Castro Verde, Alentejo, Portugal (Glareola pratincola) Date:

Birds: Charadriiformes, Collared Pratincole, (Glareola pratincola), illustration
Zoology - Birds - Charadriiformes - Collared Pratincole, (Glareola pratincola), illustration

Glareola pratincola, collared pratincole
Plate 46 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 4 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Collared Pratincole - adult bird sitting on nest in farmland - Southern Spain
DK-299 Collared Pratincole - adult bird sitting on nest in farmland Southern Spain Glareola pratincola David Kilbey Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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The Common Pratincole (Glareola pratincola) is a fascinating bird species that belongs to the family Glareolidae. This migratory bird can be found in various parts of the world, including Iran and Kazakhstan. One remarkable characteristic of the Collared Pratincole is its unique appearance. With its slender body and long wings, this bird is truly a sight to behold. Its plumage consists of beautiful shades of brown, gray, and white, which help it blend seamlessly with its surroundings. During breeding season, these birds form colonies and build their nests on open ground near water bodies such as coasts or wetlands. The Collared Pratincole takes great care in raising its young ones, as seen in images capturing adult birds with their chicks. In flight, this species displays incredible agility and grace. Photographs show them soaring through the air effortlessly, their wings spread wide against the backdrop of clear blue skies. Charles Whymper's artwork from 1900 showcases the beauty of these birds during a time when nature illustrations were highly valued for scientific purposes. His attention to detail captures every feather and contour accurately. Another interesting fact about Glareola pratincola is its association with other bird species like the Sociable Lapwing (Vanellus gregarius). These two birds often share habitats during migration periods or while searching for food sources.