American Black Oystercatcher
Haematopus bachmani
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American Black Oystercatcher (Haematopus bachmani) is a large 42–47 cm all-dark oystercatcher of the Pacific coast of North America. Sooty black plumage; bright orange-red bill; pale pinkish legs; yellow eye with orange ring. Inhabits rocky coasts and offshore islands from Alaska south to Baja California. Feeds on mussels, limpets, and barnacles.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| الوزن | 600,25 g | 21.17 oz |
Habitat & Range
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 24-33 days. Fledging: 40 days.
عدد البيض في الوضع
1-4
التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| الفصيلة | Haematopodidae (Oystercatchers) |
| Genus | Haematopus |
| الأنواع | Haematopus bachmani |
Distribution
American Black Oystercatcher has been recorded in 1 countries.
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