一种以独特的方式觅食的鸟。环颈鸻会搅动沙土或泥浆，迫使小型无脊椎动物移动起来，随后用锋利的鸟喙瞬间啄取。这种技术在浅滩或滩涂使用时效果绝佳。
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.