Dromas ardeola
Crab Plover
BirdBest Season: Jan–Dec
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About this species
The Crab Plover is a unique, striking black-and-white shorebird with a massive, laterally compressed bill for cracking crabs. It visits India's coasts in winter and breeds on Lakshadweep and the Gulf of Kutch. Its white-and-black plumage and distinctive bill make it unlike any other shorebird. See Crab Plovers on India's coasts. Unique crab-eating shorebird — coastal birding guide and Lakshadweep island tours.
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When and Where to Photograph Crab Plover
The Crab Plover is a unique, striking black-and-white shorebird with a massive, laterally compressed bill for cracking crabs. It visits India's coasts in winter and breeds on Lakshadweep and the Gulf of Kutch. Its white-and-black plumage and distinctive bill make it unlike any other shorebird. See Crab Plovers on India's coasts. Unique crab-eating shorebird — coastal birding guide and Lakshadweep island tours.
Plan field days around Jan–Dec: light is often strongest at dawn and dusk, when many mammals and birds are most active. Work with a naturalist who knows local movement patterns — they will position you ethically while improving your odds of a encounter in Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park.