Crab-plover
Dromas ardeola
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<birdfyi-bird slug="dromas-ardeola"></birdfyi-bird>The Crab-plover (Dromas ardeola) is a bird species in the family Dromadidae, within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 41.7 cm and a weight of 293.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Crab-plover: 38–41 cm, unique black-and-white wader with a massive laterally compressed bill adapted for catching crabs. The sole member of family Dromadidae. Breeds colonially in burrows on sandy islands of the Indian Ocean and Arabian Sea; winters on tropical coastal mudflats, mangroves, and reefs across the Indian Ocean. Long-distance migrant.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| पंखों का फैलाव | 41.7 cm | 16.4 in |
| वजन | 293.3333333333333 g | 10.35 oz |
Habitat & Range
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व्यवहार और प्रजनन
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Nest type: BU.
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वर्गिकी
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| गण | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| कुल | Dromadidae |
| Genus | Dromas |
| प्रजातियां | Dromas ardeola |
Distribution
Crab-plover has been recorded in 1 countries.
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