Grey Plover Pluvialis squatarola (254)
(Grysstrandkiewiet)
Experiences with species

Common in Western Cape. Normally seen in drab non-breeding plumage, they start showing their breeding dress just before they migrate North. Told apart from the Golden Plovers by the distinct black "armpit" when in flight.

Other names: Black-bellied Plover



SPECIES RANGE MAP
Ranges: Resident Breeding Non-breeding Migratory Uncertain



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