Plover, Cape Verde (1 Viewer)

[Jynx]

Good morning
I had this plover at Rabil lagoon, Boa Vista, Cape Verde in November and although I thought about American Golden Plover I eventually decided it was Grey Plover. However when I put the trip report up I was contacted by someone saying definite AGP with several links as to why. My friends I have asked say Grey Plover. There were up to 4 Grey Plovers there and I certainly heard Grey Plover call.

I'd just like some more opinions please.

Thanks in advance
Mike

 

[Andrew Whitehouse]

I think it looks okay for American Golden Plover. The head pattern and lack of obvious streaking on the underparts are much better for that species.

 

[Tib78]

It's a fine example of AGP.

Note the the dark appearance of the bird due to dusky underparts and especially the dark patch to the rear flank where juv Grey plover would be pure white. The breast is mottled vs generally streaked and paler in juv Grey plover. The spots on the mantle, coverts and especially tertials are very small, enhancing the dark look. Further pro-AGP features can be seen: contrasting white supercilium, rather fine bill and seemingly the lack of hindtoe.

Nice find!

 

[lewis20126]

Relatively short tertials and long primaries (and related ratios with tail tip) all fine supporting features for AGP, as well as all features already mentioned.

cheers, alan

 

[Jynx]

Another one with toe

 

[Jynx]

Live and learn, just wish I'd looked harder at the time could've been more than one. 9 yrs on Scilly have taught me not to expect to find anything ��

 

[Andrew Whitehouse]

Another one with toe

I think that's a front toe rather than a rear toe that you're seeing there.

 

[Rotherbirder]

Another for AGP.