Genus: Dromas
Description
A single species, Crab-plover. Characteristic features include the heavy bill and the black-white plumage
Taxonomy
Dromas is a monotypic genus in the family Dromadidae. A recent DNA study indicates that this species is closely related to pratincoles and coursers (Glareolidae).
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D. ardeola | Crab-plover | ||
References
- Birdforum thread on taxonomy of Crab Plover