Egyptian Plover
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NameEgyptian Plover
Common NameEgyptian Plover
Scientific NamePluvianus aegyptius
FamilyPluvianidae
Wingspan (cm)53
Length (cm)20
Weight (g)80
Plumage DetailsThis species exhibits a black crown and eye-stripe, bordered by a prominent white supercilium. The back and wings are pale grey, contrasting with sandy-orange underparts and a broad black band across the breast. The tail is white with a black terminal band.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations are typically described as sharp, high-pitched 'krr-krr-krr' or 'kreek-kreek' calls.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsrivers, sandbanks, mudflats, freshwater shores
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across sub-Saharan Africa, primarily along major rivers, and historically along the Nile Valley.
Identifying FeaturesBlack crown and eye-stripe with white supercilium, Broad black breast band, Pale grey back and wings, Sandy-orange underparts, Blue-grey legs
Description
The Egyptian Plover is a distinctive wader characterized by its striking black, white, grey, and sandy-orange plumage. It is often found on sandbanks and mudflats along large rivers, where it forages for insects and other small invertebrates.
