Blackish Oystercatcher vs Pied Oystercatcher
Haematopus ater compared with Haematopus longirostris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Blackish Oystercatcher | Pied Oystercatcher |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Haematopus ater | Haematopus longirostris |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Haematopodidae | Haematopodidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 50.9 cm (20.0 in) | 55.1 cm (21.7 in) |
| Weight | 717.5 g (25.31 oz) | 617.0 g (21.76 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-3 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Blackish Oystercatcher only
None
Pied Oystercatcher only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Blackish Oystercatcher
Least Concern
Pied Oystercatcher
About These Birds
Blackish Oystercatcher
Blackish Oystercatcher (Haematopus ater) is a large 42–46 cm entirely dark oystercatcher of the Pacific coast of South America. Sooty black-brown plumage; orange-red bill; pale pinkish legs. Inhabits rocky coasts and offshore islands from Peru south through Chile to Tierra del Fuego and the Falkland Islands.
Pied Oystercatcher
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.