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Egyptian Plover

Pluvianus aegyptius

Least Concern
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
26,0 cm
Khối Lượng
82,33333333333333 g
Họ
Pluvianidae
Bộ
Charadriiformes

Giới Thiệu

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
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 26,0 cm 10.2 in
Khối Lượng 82,33333333333333 g 2.90 oz

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Làm Tổ

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

Số Trứng

2-3

Phân Loại Học

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Bộ Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
Họ Pluvianidae
Genus Pluvianus
Loài Pluvianus aegyptius

Distribution

Egyptian Plover has been recorded in 7 countries.

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Hiện Diện Not recorded
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External Databases

Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

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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