Magellanic Oystercatcher
Haematopus leucopodus
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Magellanic Oystercatcher (Haematopus leucopodus) is a large 42–46 cm oystercatcher of southern South America. Black and white plumage; long straight orange-red bill; pink legs. Inhabits rocky and sandy beaches, kelp beds, and coastal grasslands from southern Chile and Argentina through Tierra del Fuego to the Falkland Islands. Common resident.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 51,3 cm | 20.2 in |
| الوزن | 620,0 g | 21.87 oz |
Habitat & Range
حالة الحفاظ
السلوك والتكاثر
عدد البيض في الوضع
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التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| الفصيلة | Haematopodidae (Oystercatchers) |
| Genus | Haematopus |
| الأنواع | Haematopus leucopodus |
Distribution
Magellanic Oystercatcher has been recorded in 1 countries.
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