The Dentist Bird: The Egyptian Spur-Winged Plover

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‎ Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, Minia University, Egypt

Abstract

The ancient Egyptians knew many different types of birds. They 
represented them on the walls of their tombs in different contexts and with 
various roles. Among these types of birds is the Spur-Winged Plover that is 
known by a number of titles in ancient Egypt and in the writings of Greek 
historians and travelers, as well as in Islamic writings, and a title that has 
become famous recently, which is (the dentist bird). The research aims to 
study and discuss this type of bird, its species, its characteristic natural 
features, its common name and titles in ancient and modern times, and its 
depiction or mention in the ancient Egyptian scenes or inscriptions. The 
research employs the descriptive and analytical methodology for the 
discussed scenes and collected data to achieve the aimed results of the 
study. One of the main results of the study is that the bird was known in 
Egypt since the Prehistoric Periods, as a domestic avian remain.

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International Journal of Tourism and Hospitality Management
Volume 7, Issue 2
December 2024
Pages 431-451

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