Egyptian Plover
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NameEgyptian Plover
Common NameEgyptian Plover
Scientific NamePluvianus aegyptius
FamilyGlareolidae
Wingspan (cm)49
Length (cm)20
Weight (g)80
Plumage DetailsAdults feature a black crown, a black stripe extending from the bill through the eye to the nape, and a prominent black band across the breast. The back is sandy-buff, while the underparts are pure white. In flight, the wings display a striking pattern of black, white, and sandy-buff.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a sharp, high-pitched 'kreek-kreek' or 'chick-chick' call, often uttered when in flight or when disturbed.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsrivers, sandbanks, mudflats, lakeshores
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across sub-Saharan Africa, primarily along major rivers and associated wetlands.
Identifying Featuresblack crown, black eye-stripe, black breast band, sandy-buff back, white underparts, long legs, short bill
Description
The Egyptian Plover is a striking plover-like bird with a distinctive black crown, eye-stripe, and breast band, contrasting with sandy-buff and white plumage. It is often found on sandbanks and mudflats along rivers in sub-Saharan Africa, where it forages for insects.
