List of Birds of Madagascar - Crab-plover

Crab-plover

Order: Charadriiformes. Family: Dromadidae

The Crab-plover is related to the waders. It resembles a plover but with very long grey legs and a strong heavy black bill similar to a tern. It has black and white plumage, a long neck, partially webbed feet and a bill designed for eating crabs.

Common Name Scientific Name Status
Crab-plover Dromas ardeola Common visitor, LC

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