Crowned Plover
Conspicuous and common shorebird of open areas where there may be seasonal pools. Black and white crown with red bill.
Spur-winged Lapwing/Plover
Sharply plumaged black, gray and white bird frequent on wet ground and near water bodies. Cap black.
Black-smith Plover
Similar to Spur-winged Plover. Bold white, black and gray, but notice this one has a white cap. Frequents shorelines and also short grass open areas.
African Wattled Lapwing
Distinctive shore bird with long yellow legs and fleshy wattles on the face.
Kittlitz's Plover
Small shore bird with peach or pinkish breast in breeding plumage. Sometimes forages away from water in short grass.
Three-banded Plover
The red orbital eye-ring and the two black bands across the upper chest distinguish this bird of pond and lake edges.
Common Ringed Plover
Small migrant from northern winter with one black neck ring and orange legs.
Gray/Black-bellied Plover
Shore bird in winter plumage on Indian Ocean coasts. Gray and white. Rather short, sturdy bill.