Three-banded Plover
NameThree-banded Plover
Common NameThree-banded Plover
Scientific NameCharadrius tricollaris
FamilyCharadriidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)18
Weight (g)40
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are brown, with a white belly and flanks. The head is grey with a prominent white supercilium and a dark brown crown. The most striking feature is the two black chest bands separated by a white band. It has a bright red eye-ring and a black bill with a red base.
Vocalization / CallIts call is typically a sharp, metallic 'wit' or 'krr-krr', often repeated, especially when alarmed or in flight.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatswetland, grassland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound widely across sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar, typically near freshwater bodies such as rivers, lakes, dams, and temporary pools.
Identifying FeaturesTwo black chest bands separated by white, Bright red eye-ring, Red base to the bill, Brown upperparts and white underparts, Grey head with white supercilium
Description
The Three-banded Plover is a small, distinctive plover found near water bodies. It is characterized by its striking chest banding and bright red eye-ring, often seen foraging on open ground.
