C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Charadriiformes Glareolidae

Small Pratincole

Glareola lactea

CIOC 2201

Small Pratincole

Glareola lactea

Charadriiformes · Glareolidae

Small Pratincole (Glareola lactea).

ATK63

DEF39

2141 / 11068

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Illustration · not to scale

Body length: 15.5–19 cm
Body Mass: 39.8 g
Wingspan: 45 cm
Diet: Invertebrates
Migration: Partially migratory

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 63

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 63).

DEF 39

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 39).

* These descriptions interpret game abilities, not measured physical strength. Generated scores use body mass, rarity and balancing rules; legacy cards retain manual values.

How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

A playable recording is not currently available for this species.

🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Oriental: foothills to sub-Himalayan rivers from Northeastern Southern to Sri Lanka & Eastern through Nepal & Bhutan & Southern Yunnan (Southern China) to Vietnam Habitat: Riverine

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Glareola lactea

Which family does it belong to?

Coursers, Pratincoles (Glareolidae)

Where is it found?

Oriental: foothills to sub-Himalayan rivers from Northeastern Southern to Sri Lanka & Eastern through Nepal & Bhutan & Southern Yunnan (Southern China) to Vietnam