Black-winged Pratincole
Black-winged Pratincole
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Mick van der Toorren
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A distinctive pratincole recognized by its entirely black underwings, which contrast sharply with its paler body. It hunts insects in open, dry habitats and often forms large, nomadic flocks.
Where to spot
Breeds in steppes and semi-deserts of eastern Europe and central Asia. Winters in sub-Saharan Africa.
How to spot
The key identification feature is the entirely black underwing, which is striking in flight. Otherwise, it is similar in shape and behavior to other pratincoles, hunting insects aerially over open ground.
When to spot
Breeding season from May to July. Migrates south from August to October, returning north in April-May.
Where to spot
Breeds in steppes and semi-deserts of eastern Europe and central Asia. Winters in sub-Saharan Africa.
How to spot
The key identification feature is the entirely black underwing, which is striking in flight. Otherwise, it is similar in shape and behavior to other pratincoles, hunting insects aerially over open ground.
When to spot
Breeding season from May to July. Migrates south from August to October, returning north in April-May.
Credits:
Door Попов Евгений - Eigen werk, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=32872183
Black-winged Pratincoles are known to sometimes associate with livestock or large mammals, feeding on insects disturbed by their movement across grasslands.
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