Collared Pratincole

Glareola pratincola

The Collared Pratincole is a migratory bird species found in Europe, Asia, and Africa. It is known for its elegant appearance, with long pointed wings and a distinctive black collar that contrasts with its white underparts. These birds are often observed in open grasslands, marshes, and riverbanks where they feed on insects, particularly invertebrates caught in flight. During the breeding season, they form colonies on the ground, laying their eggs in shallow scrapes. The Collared Pratincole is a skilled aerial forager, using its agility to catch prey while in flight. Despite facing threats such as habitat loss and agricultural intensification, the population status of this species is currently assessed as Least Concern by the IUCN.

Habitat: Open grasslands, marshes, riverbanks

Collared Pratincole
© Bernard DUPONT from FRANCE · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0

Tours where you can spot this bird

Kiskunsag National Park Birdwatching Day Trip
Kiskunsag National Park Birdwatching Day Trip
Hungary / Kecskemet Private tour 8h

A private birdwatching day trip in Kiskunsag National Park for Great Bustard, raptors, rollers, bee-eaters, wetland birds and seasonal geese...

From 100.00 EUR
Private Eastern Spain Multi-Day Birding Holiday
Private Eastern Spain Multi-Day Birding Holiday
Spain / Valencia Private tour 4 days | 0h

A bespoke private birding holiday in eastern Spain linking wetlands, mountains, steppe habitats and the coast....

From 0.00 EUR
3 Day Trip - Southern Azerbaijan
3 Day Trip - Southern Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan / Lankaran Group tour 3 days | 0h

3-day Azerbaijan birding tour with Birding Azerbaijan, covering Gobustan, Shirvan National Park, Gizilagaj National Park, Hirkan National Pa...

From 1250.00 USD
Day trip - Gizilagaj National Park
Day trip - Gizilagaj National Park
Azerbaijan / Baku Private tour 1 day | 12h

Private Azerbaijan birding day trip from Baku, focused on Gizilagaj National Park and nearby target-bird habitats....

From 340.00 USD
Short-break Bird Photography Programme in Southern Portugal
Short-break Bird Photography Programme in Southern Portugal
Portugal / Lisbon Group tour 5 days | 0h

A short-break bird photography programme in southern Portugal....

From 0.00 EUR
Week-long Bird Photography Programme in Southern Portugal
Week-long Bird Photography Programme in Southern Portugal
Portugal / Lisbon Group tour 8 days | 0h

A week-long bird photography programme in southern Portugal, covering Lisbon estuaries, Alentejo and Algarve....

From 0.00 EUR
12 Days Spain Birdwatching Programme
12 Days Spain Birdwatching Programme
Spain / Seville Group tour 12 days | 0h

A 12-day Spain birdwatching group tour focusing on Extremadura, Donana and Gibraltar....

From 0.00 EUR
Short-break Birds and Conservation Programme in Southern Portugal
Short-break Birds and Conservation Programme in Southern Portugal
Portugal / Lisbon Group tour 5 days | 0h

A short-break group programme combining birds and conservation in southern Portugal....

From 0.00 EUR
Short-break Birdwatching Programme in Southern Portugal
Short-break Birdwatching Programme in Southern Portugal
Portugal / Lisbon Group tour 5 days | 0h

A short-break group birdwatching programme in southern Portugal....

From 0.00 EUR
Week-long Birds and Dragonflies Programme in Southern Portugal
Week-long Birds and Dragonflies Programme in Southern Portugal
Portugal / Faro Group tour 8 days | 0h

A week-long group programme in southern Portugal combining birding with dragonflies....

From 0.00 EUR
Aveiro Lagoon Birdwatching Day Tour from Porto
Aveiro Lagoon Birdwatching Day Tour from Porto
Portugal / Aveiro Private tour 1 day | 9h

Full-day guided birdwatching from Porto to the Aveiro Lagoon....

From 300.00 EUR
Barrinha de Esmoriz and Douro Estuary Birdwatching Day Tour from Porto
Barrinha de Esmoriz and Douro Estuary Birdwatching Day Tour from Porto
Portugal / Porto Private tour 1 day | 9h

Half-day or full-day private birding from Porto to Barrinha de Esmoriz and the Douro Estuary....

From 160.00 EUR
Algarve Private Birdwatching Day Tour to Other Sites
Algarve Private Birdwatching Day Tour to Other Sites
Portugal / Faro Private tour 1 day | 9h

A flexible Algarve birdwatching day to additional sites such as Salgados, Ria de Alvor, Sagres or Monchique....

From 0.00 EUR
Southwest Spain Private Birdwatching Day Tour from the Algarve
Southwest Spain Private Birdwatching Day Tour from the Algarve
Spain / Huelva Private tour 1 day | 10h

A full-day private birdwatching trip from the Algarve into southwest Spain....

From 360.00 EUR
Alentejo Castro Verde and Guadiana Valley Birdwatching Day Tour from the Algarve
Alentejo Castro Verde and Guadiana Valley Birdwatching Day Tour from the Algarve
Portugal / Castro Verde Private tour 1 day | 10h

Full-day private birding from the Algarve to the Castro Verde plains and Guadiana Valley....

From 340.00 EUR
Algarve Private Birdwatching Day Tour
Algarve Private Birdwatching Day Tour
Portugal / Faro Private tour 1 day | 9h

Half-day or full-day private birding in the Algarve, especially the eastern protected wetlands....

From 160.00 EUR
Lisbon Private Birdwatching Day Tour to Other Sites
Lisbon Private Birdwatching Day Tour to Other Sites
Portugal / Lisbon Private tour 1 day | 9h

A flexible private birdwatching day from Lisbon to other Portuguese birding sites by arrangement....

From 0.00 EUR
Alentejo Castro Verde and Guadiana Valley Birdwatching Day Tour from Lisbon
Alentejo Castro Verde and Guadiana Valley Birdwatching Day Tour from Lisbon
Portugal / Castro Verde Private tour 1 day | 10h

A full-day private birding route from Lisbon to the Castro Verde plains and Guadiana Valley....

From 380.00 EUR
Sado Estuary Private Birdwatching Day Tour
Sado Estuary Private Birdwatching Day Tour
Portugal / Setubal Private tour 1 day | 9h

Private birdwatching from Lisbon or Setubal to the Sado Estuary wetlands and surrounding habitats....

From 190.00 EUR
Tagus Estuary Private Birdwatching Day Tour
Tagus Estuary Private Birdwatching Day Tour
Portugal / Lisbon Private tour 1 day | 9h

Half-day or full-day private birding from Lisbon to the Tagus Estuary, one of Portugal's most important wetlands....

From 160.00 EUR
Birding around Bourgas: Day Tours
Birding around Bourgas: Day Tours
Bulgaria / Bourgas Private tour 1 day | 8h

Flexible private birding day tours around Bourgas, exploring coastal wetlands, forests and other productive habitats with local guide Iordan...

From 150.00 EUR
8-Day St Lucia and Sani Pass Birding Tour
8-Day St Lucia and Sani Pass Birding Tour
South Africa / Durban Private tour 8 days | 0h

An 8-day KwaZulu-Natal birding itinerary linking Umdoni, Oribi Gorge, Ingeli Forest, Sani Pass, Eshowe, St Lucia and iSimangaliso....

From 0.00 ZAR
Southern Africa Birding Expedition: Namibia, Okavango & Victoria Falls
Southern Africa Birding Expedition: Namibia, Okavango & Victoria Falls
Namibia / Walvis Bay Group tour 18 days | 0h

This birdwatching journey through Namibia, the Okavango Delta, and Victoria Falls combines southern Africa’s most iconic landscapes with e...

From 10206.00 USD