Wildlifeof Bhutan
Small Pratincole
Shorebirds
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Glareola lactea
Basic stats
Habitat
Gravel or sand banks near rivers and lakes
Clutch size
2–4 eggs, laid December to March
Size
16.5–18.5cm
Wingspan
42–48cm
The small pratincole is only 16.5 to 18.5cm long, with a wingspan of 42 to 48cm. It breeds from December to March on gravel or sand banks near rivers and lakes, laying two to four eggs in a ground scrape (Wikipedia, general species account).
The only source read for the Bhutan guide gives these measurements and the breeding details. No plumage, range or diet information was found, so none is stated, and its occurrence in Bhutan is flagged for checking.
Quick answers
- What habitat does the Small Pratincole live in?
- Gravel or sand banks near rivers and lakes
- How many eggs does the Small Pratincole lay?
- 2–4 eggs, laid December to March
- How big is the Small Pratincole?
- 16.5–18.5cm
- What is the wingspan of the Small Pratincole?
- 42–48cm