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Crab-plover
Dromas ardeola
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Least Concern
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
41,7 cm
Khối Lượng
293,3333333333333 g
Họ
Dromadidae
Bộ
Charadriiformes
Giới Thiệu
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 41,7 cm | 16.4 in |
| Khối Lượng | 293,3333333333333 g | 10.35 oz |
Habitat & Range
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Làm Tổ
Nest type: BU.
Số Trứng
1-2
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Họ | Dromadidae |
| Genus | Dromas |
| Loài | Dromas ardeola |
Distribution
Crab-plover has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Hiện Diện
Not recorded
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External Databases
Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp
Is the Crab-plover endangered?
The Crab-plover has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Crab-plover nest?
Nest type: BU.
How big is the Crab-plover?
The Crab-plover has a wingspan of 41.7 cm, weight of 293.3333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Crab-plover belong to?
The Crab-plover (Dromas ardeola) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Dromadidae.