Egyptian Plover
Pluvianus aegyptius
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kanat Açıklığı | 26,0 cm | 10.2 in |
| Ağırlık | 82,33333333333333 g | 2.90 oz |
Koruma Durumu
Davranış & Üreme
Yuvalama
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 28-31 days. Fledging: 30-35 days.
Kuluçka Büyüklüğü
2-3
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Takım | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Familya | Pluvianidae |
| Genus | Pluvianus |
| Türler | Pluvianus aegyptius |
Distribution
Egyptian Plover has been recorded in 7 countries.
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