Order Charadriiformes 17 species in 6 genera Size: Between 17 cm (Small Pratincole, Glareola lactea) and 29 cm (Bronze-winged Courser, Rhinoptilus chalcopterus). Distribution: Palearctic, Afrotropical, Oriental and Australasian Regions. Pratincoles (subfamily Glareolinae) are migratory and Coursers (subfamily Cursoriinae) are sedentary. Habitat: Open arid areas or low scrubland ones. Feeding: Insects and other invertebrates. Breeding: The nest is a small depression on the ground. 2-3 eggs. Incubation 17-31 days. Nestling period 25-35 days. Threat status: 2 threatened species (1 Critically Endangered and 1 Vulnerable) [+info]