Rock Pratincole

Rock Pratincole

Can be found on exposed rocks in large rivers as in this case. These birds are of the subspecies liberiae determined by the chestnut collar across the nape.

Country: Ghana
Location: near Kakum National Park
Family: Coursers, Pratincoles (Glareolidae)
Species: Rock Pratincole (Glareola nuchalis)
Date taken: 27/04/2013