独特な方法で餌を捕らえる鳥。砂や泥をかき回し、小さな無脊椎動物が動き出す瞬間に、鋭い嘴で素早く捕らえる。この技は浅瀬の浜辺や干潟で特に効果を発揮する。
Plovers have an unusual method of feeding. They "foot-tremble" to stir up the sand or mud, causing small invertebrates to move. Once the prey is in motion, the plover quickly snatches it up with its sharp beak. This technique is highly effective in shallow coastal waters and mudflats.