Egyptian Plover
NameEgyptian Plover
Common NameEgyptian Plover
Scientific NamePluvianus aegyptius
FamilyPluvianidae
Wingspan (cm)48
Length (cm)20
Weight (g)80
Plumage DetailsThe plumage features a pale sandy-cream body, a prominent black band across the breast, and a black stripe running from the bill, through the eye, and meeting a black crown stripe. The wings show a striking pattern of white with black primaries and a black bar on the coverts, visible in flight.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically consist of sharp, high-pitched calls, often described as a 'krr-krr-krr' or 'kreek-kreek' sound.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsriverbanks, mudflats, lakeshores, sandbars
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across sub-Saharan Africa, primarily along major rivers and large bodies of water, from Senegal east to Ethiopia and south to Angola and northern Botswana.
Identifying FeaturesDistinctive black and white head pattern, Black breast band, Pale sandy-cream body, Black and white wing pattern in flight, Long legs
Description
The Egyptian Plover is a striking wader known for its distinctive black, white, and sandy plumage. It is often found on sandy riverbanks and mudflats in sub-Saharan Africa, where it forages for insects and other small invertebrates.
