Crab-Plover
- Scientific name
- Dromas ardeola
- Family
- Dromadidae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Coast beach
- Wing shape
- Pointed
- Tail shape
- Notched
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Why it matters
The Crab-Plover is a unique species often placed in its own distinct family, making it a singular interest for ornithologists and collectors alike. Its specialized bill, shaped for cracking open crustaceans, and its unusual nesting habits in deep burrows distinguish it from all other shorebirds.
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About Crab-Plover
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