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Collared Pratincole; Canastera

Glareola pratincola

Description:

Look very much like a Tern or large Swallow when flying but they seem to prefer standing around on the ground when resting. They sometimes allow quite close approaches.

Habitat:

Marshes near coast

Notes:

If you go through the pictures he will turn his head.

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Comunitat Valenciana, Spain

Lat: 39.72, Long: -0.20

Spotted on Apr 26, 2012
Submitted on Aug 3, 2012

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