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Pied Oystercatcher

Haematopus longirostris

Least Concern
طول الجناح
55,1 cm
الوزن
617,0 g
الفصيلة
Haematopodidae
الرتبة
Charadriiformes

حول

Pied Oystercatcher (Haematopus longirostris) is a large 40–47 cm oystercatcher of Australia and New Guinea. Black and white patterning; bright orange-red bill; pink legs; orange eye ring. Inhabits sandy beaches, estuaries, and tidal flats around Australian coastline. Common and familiar beach bird.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 55,1 cm 21.7 in
الوزن 617,0 g 21.76 oz

Habitat & Range

حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 28-32 days. Fledging: 42-56 days.

عدد البيض في الوضع

2

التصنيف

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
الرتبة Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
الفصيلة Haematopodidae (Oystercatchers)
Genus Haematopus
الأنواع Haematopus longirostris

Distribution

Pied Oystercatcher has been recorded in 1 countries.

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موجود Not recorded
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External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

Is the Pied Oystercatcher endangered?
The Pied Oystercatcher has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Pied Oystercatcher nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 28-32 days. Fledging: 42-56 days.
How big is the Pied Oystercatcher?
The Pied Oystercatcher has a wingspan of 55.1 cm, weight of 617.0 g.
What order and family does the Pied Oystercatcher belong to?
The Pied Oystercatcher (Haematopus longirostris) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Haematopodidae.

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