Madagascar Pratincole
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Madagascar Pratincole

Glareola ocularis

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Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madagascar_pratincole

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

The Madagascar Pratincole faces severe pressure from widespread habitat destruction across its limited range, with wetland drainage for rice cultivation and urban development eliminating crucial breeding and foraging sites. Introduced predators, particularly cats and rats, pose significant threats to ground-nesting colonies, while climate change increasingly disrupts the seasonal flooding patterns essential for the species' insect prey abundance.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits seasonal wetlands, flooded grasslands, and mudflats across Madagascar, particularly favoring areas with short vegetation near water bodies. It requires open landscapes with seasonal flooding that supports abundant insect populations for foraging.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Madagascar Pratincole classified as Vulnerable?
Madagascar Pratincole is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. The Madagascar Pratincole faces severe pressure from widespread habitat destruction across its limited range, with wetland drainage for rice cultivation and urban development eliminating crucial breeding and foraging sites. Introduced predators, particularly cats and rats, pose significant threats to ground-nesting colonies, while climate change increasingly disrupts the seasonal flooding patterns essential for the species' insect prey abundance.
Where does Madagascar Pratincole live?
Madagascar Pratincole occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Madagascar Pratincole?
The main threats to Madagascar Pratincole are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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