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Where are crab plovers found?

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Illustration of a crab plover (Dromas ardeola), showing a slender wading bird with long legs, a long pointed black bill, white head and underparts, and contrasting black wings and back. — Charadriiform Crab plover (Dromas ardeola)

Crab plovers (Dromas ardeola) are found along the coasts of the Indian Ocean. Their distribution is widespread, extending along the east coast of Africa and across the southern shores of Asia.12

These birds are typically found in coastal environments, where they congregate on beaches and reefs to hunt for food.1