Egyptian Plover
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NameEgyptian Plover
Common NameEgyptian Plover
Scientific NamePluvianus aegyptius
FamilyPluvianidae
Wingspan (cm)48.5
Length (cm)20
Weight (g)65
Plumage DetailsThe plumage features a grey back and wings, a black crown, a black eye-stripe, and a prominent black band across the back. The forehead and cheeks are white, while the breast, belly, and flanks are a rich sandy-orange. The tail is white with a broad black subterminal band.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a high-pitched, sharp 'kreek' or a repeated 'krr-krr-krr', often given when in flight or disturbed.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsrivers, sandbanks, mudflats, lakes
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in sub-Saharan Africa, primarily along major rivers from Senegal east to Ethiopia and south to Angola and northern Botswana.
Identifying FeaturesDistinctive black, white, grey, and sandy-orange plumage pattern, Black crown and eye-stripe, Black band across the back, Sandy-orange underparts, Often seen on riverine sandbanks
Description
The Egyptian Plover is a striking wader known for its distinctive black, white, grey, and sandy-orange plumage. It is often found on sandbanks and mudflats along rivers, sometimes in association with crocodiles.
