WoRMS taxon details
Dromas ardeola Paykull, 1805
212718 (urn:lsid:marinespecies.org:taxname:212718)
accepted
Species
marine, terrestrial
Not documented
Description Length: 38-41 cm. Plumage: white; back, scapulars and outer webs of primaries black. Immature like adult but brownish grey...
Description Length: 38-41 cm. Plumage: white; back, scapulars and outer webs of primaries black. Immature like adult but brownish grey replaces black; crown and tail grey. Bare parts: iris red in breeding, brown non-breeding; bill black; feet and legs blue-grey to greyish white. Habitat: seashores, tidal mudflats, estuaries, coral reefs. Breeds N.E.. Africa. <389><391><393> [details]
WoRMS (2024). Dromas ardeola Paykull, 1805. Accessed at: https://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=212718 on 2024-04-19
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basis of record
Urban, E. K.; Fry, C. H.; Keith, S. (1986). The Birds of Africa, Volume II. <em>Academic Press, London.</em> [details]
From other sources
Description Length: 38-41 cm. Plumage: white; back, scapulars and outer webs of primaries black. Immature like adult but brownish grey replaces black; crown and tail grey. Bare parts: iris red in breeding, brown non-breeding; bill black; feet and legs blue-grey to greyish white. Habitat: seashores, tidal mudflats, estuaries, coral reefs. Breeds N.E.. Africa. <389><391><393> [details]
Language | Name | |
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Dutch | krabplevier | [details] |
English | crab-plovercrab plover | [details] |
French | drome ardéole | [details] |
German | Reiherläufer | [details] |