Egyptian Birds / For the most part seen in the Nile Valley

by Charles Whymper

266. Common Sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos). Common.

267. Black-winged Stilt (Himantopus candidus). Not uncommon.

268. Avocet (Recurvirostra avocetta). Common only in Delta.

269. Sacred Ibis (Ibis aethiopica). Very rare indeed.

270. Glossy Ibis (Ibis falcinellus). Rare.

271. African Wood Ibis (Tantalus ibis). Rare.

272. Common Crane (Grus communis). Not uncommon in October and March.

273. Demoiselle Crane (Grus virgo). Not common.

274. Spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia). Common in all parts.

275. White Stork (Ciconia alba). Common during migration months, October and March.