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Egyptian Plover

Pluvianus aegyptius

Least Concern
Envergadura
26,0 cm
Peso
82,33333333333333 g
Familia
Pluvianidae
Orden
Charadriiformes

Acerca de

Egyptian Plover: 19–21 cm, strikingly patterned plover with black, grey, and white plumage and a bold black breast-band. Famous for alleged symbiotic relationship with crocodiles (historically unconfirmed). Resident along large sandy rivers of West and Central Africa. Buries eggs in sand to keep cool. Insectivorous. Sedentary.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 26,0 cm 10.2 in
Peso 82,33333333333333 g 2.90 oz

Estado de conservación

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Nidificación

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 28-31 days. Fledging: 30-35 days.

Tamaño de la puesta

2-3

Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Charadriiformes (Limícolas y Gaviotas)
Familia Pluvianidae
Genus Pluvianus
Especies Pluvianus aegyptius

Distribution

Egyptian Plover has been recorded in 7 countries.

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Preguntas frecuentes

Is the Egyptian Plover endangered?
The Egyptian Plover has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Egyptian Plover nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 28-31 days. Fledging: 30-35 days.
How big is the Egyptian Plover?
The Egyptian Plover has a wingspan of 26.0 cm, weight of 82.33333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Egyptian Plover belong to?
The Egyptian Plover (Pluvianus aegyptius) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Pluvianidae.

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