The crab plover is a shorebird. The crab plover spends time looking for food during night. As the name suggests, it loves eating crabs. Their bill is unique among shore birds and is suitable for eating crabs and other crustaceans.
It has a strong black bill which it uses to catch aquatic animals. It is a colonial breeder, which means it nests in colonies as large as 1500 pairs! It makes a tunnel and lays its eggs in it.
A sociable bird, it feeds in flocks at times. The bird’s physical appearance is unique; it has a black-and-white plumage, and is often spotted in an upright posture. The bird has partially webbed toes too. They are commonly found around the Indian Ocean where they prefer to stay close to the shore.
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