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Small Pratincole

Small Pratincole

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The Small Pratincole is a tiny, pale pratincole found in South and Southeast Asia, named for its diminutive size. It is characterized by its sandy coloration and agile flight.
Where to spot
Found across the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, typically along large rivers with sandy or shingle banks, open mudflats, and estuaries.
How to spot
Look for its small size and pale plumage. Observe its graceful, tern-like flight as it chases insects. Often found resting on open ground near water.
When to spot
Can be observed year-round. Often active during the day, especially around dawn and dusk, hawking for insects.
File:Small pratincole (Glareola lactea).jpg
File:Small pratincole (Glareola lactea) Photograph by Shantanu Kuveskar.jpg
File:Small pratincole (Glareola lactea).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Small pratincole (Glareola lactea) Photograph by Shantanu Kuveskar.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This species often gathers in large flocks on sandy or shingle riverbanks during the non-breeding season, providing impressive spectacles.
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