An Oriental Pratincole in adult plumage was observed on 25-26 May 2014 at Woignarue in Somme, northern France. It constitutes the first record of this species for France. A description is given and the species status in the Western Palearctic is summarized. AcCepted by the French Rarities Committee (CHN), this species was added to category A of the French list by the French Avifaunal Committee (CAP).
An Oriental Pratincole in adult plumage was observed on 25-26 May 2014 at Woignarue in Somme, northern France. It constitutes the first record of this species for France. A description is given and the species status in the Western Palearctic is summarized. AcCepted by the French Rarities Committee (CHN), this species was added to category A of the French list by the French Avifaunal Committee (CAP).
Boussemart, A. & Gavory, L. 2017. Première mention française de la Glaréole orientale <em>Glareola maldivarum</em>. <em>Ornithos</em>, 24(4): 248-252.<br />