Where to see
Where to see the Madagascar Pratincole in South Africa
The Madagascan pratincole (Glareola ocularis) is a species of bird in the Glareolidae family.
Glareola ocularis · Near Threatened
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When and where to find the Madagascar Pratincole
Best hours of the day
- The first hours after sunrise, and late afternoon. Birds call and feed most in the cool.
- Midday. Quieter, especially in summer heat.
IUCN Red List
Near Threatened
Species
Glareola ocularis
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Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Madagascar Pratincole on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
When is the best time to see the Madagascar Pratincole?
Sightings of the Madagascar Pratincole peak from Sep to Jan, based on 105 iNaturalist records. You may still see it outside those months, sightings are just less frequent.
What is the conservation status of the Madagascar Pratincole?
The Madagascar Pratincole (Glareola ocularis) is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Madagascar Pratincole?
The Madagascan pratincole (Glareola ocularis) is a species of bird in the Glareolidae family. It is found in Comoros, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Somalia, Tanzania, possibly Mauritius, and possibly Réunion. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, rivers, freshwater lakes, rocky shores, and intertidal marshes.
Stays that give back
Where to stay for a chance to see the Madagascar Pratincole
Every stay on the Madagascar Pratincole page lists the species its host has recorded on or near the property. A record is a sighting, never a promise.
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