Dromadidae - crab plover
 The only species in this family is the crab plover. The crab plover lives in the mudflats of the Indian Ocean. It is white with a black back, flight feathers, and bill. It has long gray legs and a long, pointed black bill. Males and females look alike, but the male has a longer and thicker bill.
It eats crabs and other crustaceans. It usually feeds in large groups.
The crab plover nests in colonies. Its nest is a burrow made in a sandy bank. The female lays one egg. Both the male and the female take care of the chick. World Status Key
 Least Concern  Near Threatened  Vulnerable  Endangered  Critically Endangered  Extinct in Wild  Extinct
Status and range is taken from ICUN Redlist. If no status is listed, there is not enough data to establish status.
US Status Key
 Threatened in US  Threatened in NH  Endangered in US  Endangered in NH  Introduced
Status taken from US Fish and Wildlife and NH Fish and Game
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Additional Information
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Crab Plover - Dromas ardeola  
The crab plover is found in Bahrain, Bangladesh, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, India, Iran, Iraq, Kenya, Kuwait, Madagascar, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Mayotte, Mozambique, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles, Somalia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Tanzania, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen.
Source: Arkive Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School |
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NH Species