Glareolidae

The family Glareolidae encompasses two main groups of birds: pratincoles and coursers. Pratincoles, such as the common pratincole, are about 20 cm long, typically brown with a white rump and a forked tail. They have long, pointed wings and are found in Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia, feeding on insects at twilight over water.12

Coursers, on the other hand, are also Old World shorebirds. Most species inhabit semideserts and chase insects on foot, though they can fly strongly. The cream-coloured courser is a well-known example, characterized by its pale brown plumage and black wing tips. The genus Glareola specifically refers to the pratincoles, which are closely related to coursers.234