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Crab-plover

Dromas ardeola

Least Concern
翼展
41.7 cm
体重
293.3333333333333 g
Dromadidae
Charadriiformes

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
翼展 41.7 cm 16.4 in
体重 293.3333333333333 g 10.35 oz

Habitat & Range

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Nest type: BU.

产卵数

1-2

分类学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
Dromadidae
Genus Dromas
物种 Dromas ardeola

Distribution

Crab-plover has been recorded in 1 countries.

出现 Not recorded

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常见问题

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.

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