Blackish Oystercatcher vs Canarian Oystercatcher
Haematopus ater compared with Haematopus meadewaldoi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Blackish Oystercatcher | Canarian Oystercatcher |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Haematopus ater | Haematopus meadewaldoi |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Haematopodidae | Haematopodidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 50.9 cm (20.0 in) | — |
| Weight | 717.5 g (25.31 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-3 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Blackish Oystercatcher
Extinct
Canarian 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.
Canarian Oystercatcher
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.