Grey Pratincole

Glareola cinerea

The Grey Pratincole, also known as the black-winged pratincole, is a migratory bird found in Europe, Africa, and Asia. It is a slender, long-winged bird with a distinctive black and white pattern on the wings and a grey-brown body. Grey Pratincoles are often found in open habitats such as grasslands, wetlands, and agricultural fields where they feed on insects by hawking or picking them from the ground. During the breeding season, they form colonies on gravel bars or islands in rivers. This species is known for its graceful flight and aerial foraging behavior.

Habitat: Open grasslands, wetlands, agricultural fields