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White-fronted plover
Charadrius marginatus
-4.28684, 15.3033
Field Notes
Description:
A pale brownish plover, discreet in colors - pale below and sandy brown above. The color of chest varies from white to rich buff. The bird also sports a black mask-like line starting at the base of bill, runs around eyes and connects to brown or grey crown. About 15 to 16 cm long.
Habitat:
I've seen this pair on a temporary sandbanks on river Congo, in June 2013.
In that season, many temporary islands form on river Congo near Kinshasa; and they become a paradise for a birdwatcher... Otherwise, very common in sub-Saharan African coastline, estuaries and banks of large rivers.
Reference Links:
White-fronted plover - Wikipedia
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PublishedDecember 26, 2017
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