What to Know About the Collared Pratincole in Uganda?

The Collared Pratincole in Uganda is one of the African birds of Uganda seen during Uganda birding safaris & tours.

Also known as the red-winged or common pratincole, this agile bird belongs to the pratincole family and is native to several Old World regions, including Africa, Europe, and Asia.

In Uganda, it is often spotted along shorelines and near water bodies, where it hunts for insects on the wing.

Sightings of this species are a treat for enthusiasts enjoying birding tours in Uganda and Africa birdwatching safaris, adding variety and excitement to birdwatching in Uganda.

How Does the Collared Pratincole in Uganda Look Like?

This pratincole is a midsized bird 24–28 cm long and 60–70 cm wingspan. The legs are short, long pointed wings and forked tail.

The bill is short which is an adaptation to aerial feeding. The upperparts and head are brown. The brown wings have darker flight feathers. The lower parts are white but the chest nut is dark.

How Does the Collared Pratincole in Uganda Feed?

Pratincole birds are different from other waders. They naturally hunt their insect prey on the wing like swallows, although they can also feed on the ground.

How Does the Collared Pratincole in Uganda Reproduce

Collared pratincoles lay 2-4 eggs.