Chatham Islands Oystercatcher
Haematopus chathamensis
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Chatham Islands Oystercatcher (Haematopus chathamensis) is a large 47–49 cm oystercatcher endemic to the Chatham Islands, New Zealand. Black and white patterning; orange-red bill; pink legs. Critically Endangered; world population only ~440 birds. Inhabits rocky shores and sandy beaches on the Chatham Islands.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 50,4 cm | 19.8 in |
| Gewicht | 580,0 g | 20.46 oz |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 25 days. Fledging: 46-49 days.
Gelegegröße
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Charadriiformes (Watvögel und Möwen) |
| Familie | Haematopodidae (Austernfischer) |
| Genus | Haematopus |
| Arten | Haematopus chathamensis |
Distribution
Chatham Islands Oystercatcher has been recorded in 1 countries.
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