American Oystercatcher

American Oystercatcher

Haematopus palliatus

Least Concern
طول الجناح
49,4 cm
الوزن
590,6666666666666 g
الفصيلة
Haematopodidae
الرتبة
Charadriiformes

حول

American Oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus) is a large 40–48 cm boldly patterned shorebird of the Americas. Black head and upper breast; brown back; white underparts; orange-red bill; pale pink legs. Inhabits sandy beaches, estuaries, and mudflats along both coasts of North and South America. Feeds on oysters, mussels, and marine invertebrates.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 49,4 cm 19.4 in
الوزن 590,6666666666666 g 20.84 oz

Habitat & Range

حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 24-29 days. Fledging: 35-45 days.

عدد البيض في الوضع

1-6

التصنيف

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

Distribution

American Oystercatcher has been recorded in 4 countries.

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موجود Not recorded
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External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

Is the American Oystercatcher endangered?
The American Oystercatcher has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the American Oystercatcher nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 24-29 days. Fledging: 35-45 days.
How big is the American Oystercatcher?
The American Oystercatcher has a wingspan of 49.4 cm, weight of 590.6666666666666 g.
What order and family does the American Oystercatcher belong to?
The American Oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Haematopodidae.

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