About the Crab-Plover
The crab-plover or crab plover is a coastal wader (shorebird). It is the only member of the genus Dromas and the family Dromadidae. It is unique among waders in making use of ground warmth to aid the incubation of its eggs. The crab-plover is classified in the suborder Lari, making it more closely related to gulls and auks than to most other waders such as plovers and sandpipers.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Crab-Plover (Dromadidae) |
| Species | Dromas ardeola |
| Species Codes | craplo1, CRPL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Crab-Plover belong to?
The Crab-Plover (Dromas ardeola) belongs to the Crab-Plover family (Dromadidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Crab-Plover?
The crab-plover or crab plover is a coastal wader (shorebird). It is the only member of the genus Dromas and the family Dromadidae. It is unique among waders in making use of ground warmth to aid the incubation of its eggs. The crab-plover is classified in the suborder Lari, making it more closely r...
Where can I report a Crab-Plover sighting?
You can log sightings of Crab-Plover on eBird (ebird.org) using species code craplo1, or on iNaturalist.
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