以獨特方式攝取食物的鳥類。牠們會攪動沙子或泥漿，讓小型無脊椎動物活動，然後瞬間用尖嘴將其抓起。這項技術在淺灘或潮間帶的效果尤其好。
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.