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Oriental Pratincole
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Habitat and behaviour
Habitat: Open flats.
Diet: Aerial insects.
Best time to spot: Tern-like flight.
When to look
Check local eBird bar charts for timing in your state; range and season vary a lot across the US.
How rare is it?
The Oriental Pratincole sits in our Legendary tier for the US: a major rarity, where any record is big news. It belongs to the pratincoles and coursers family.
Recent US sightings
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Kit that helps
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