noun
- plural of pratincole; small wading birds with long pointed wings and forked tails, found in warm regions of the Old World
Usage: ornithology
Examples
- The pratincoles gathered near the mudflats during their migration.
- Birdwatchers spotted several pratincoles feeding on insects above the water.
- The ornithologist studied the flight patterns of pratincoles in the wetlands.
- Pratincoles are known for their graceful aerial hunting techniques.
- The nature reserve provides important habitat for pratincoles and other shorebirds.
- During breeding season, pratincoles can be observed in large flocks.