Canarian Oystercatcher
Haematopus meadewaldoi
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<birdfyi-bird slug="haematopus-meadewaldoi"></birdfyi-bird>The Canarian Oystercatcher (Haematopus meadewaldoi) is a bird species in the family Haematopodidae (oystercatchers), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). The IUCN Red List classifies it as Extinct.
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Canarian Oystercatcher (Haematopus meadewaldoi) is an extinct oystercatcher formerly endemic to the Canary Islands and Cape Verde. All-black plumage; orange-red bill. Extirpated by the early 20th century through hunting, egg collection, and habitat disturbance. Last confirmed records from Fuerteventura in 1913.
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
1-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Haematopodidae (Oystercatchers) |
| Genus | Haematopus |
| Species | Haematopus meadewaldoi |
Distribution
Canarian Oystercatcher has been recorded in 1 countries.
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