Egyptian Plover
A species of Plover, Also known as Egyptian Courser Scientific name : Pluvianus aegyptius Genus : Plover
Egyptian Plover, A species of Plover
Also known as:
Egyptian Courser
Botanical name: Pluvianus aegyptius
Genus: Plover
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Photo By Nigel Voaden 
Description
The Egyptian plover is a striking and unmistakable species. The 19–21 cm long adult has a black crown, back, eye-mask and breast band. The rest of the head is white. The remaining upperpart plumage is blue-grey, and the underparts are orange. The longish legs are blue-grey. In flight, it is even more spectacular, with the black crown and back contrasting with the grey of the upperparts and wings. The flight feathers are brilliant white crossed by a black bar. From below, the flying bird is entirely white, apart from the orange belly and black wing bar. After landing, members of a pair greet each other by raising their wings in an elaborate ceremony that shows off the black and white markings. The sexes are similar, but juveniles are duller and the black marking are intermixed with brown. 
Size
22 cm
Feeding Habits
Egyptian Plover primarily consumes worms, molluscs, aquatic insects, and small flies. Egyptian Plover forages by surface-picking, catching prey mid-flight, stalking, probing in damp sand, and bill-dipping. Occasional ground feeding and water drinking are also observed, but the crocodile-cleaning behavior is unsubstantiated.
Habitat
The egyptian Plover thrives in tropical sub-Saharan Africa, favoring habitats along vast rivers with sandbars suitable for breeding. Preferring open areas, egyptian Plover avoids densely forested regions and estuarine waters. Commonly found in close proximity to human settlements near rivers, they display a notable tameness, sharing spaces such as slipways alongside pedestrians with ease.
Dite type
Carnivorous
General Info
Behavior
This usually very tame bird is found in pairs or small groups near water. It feeds by pecking for insects. The call is a high-pitched krrr-krrr-krrr.
Photo By Nigel Voaden 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Shorebirds Family
Egyptian plovers Genus
Plover Species
Egyptian Plover 
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