American Black Oystercatcher vs American Oystercatcher
Haematopus bachmani verglichen mit Haematopus palliatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | American Black Oystercatcher | American Oystercatcher |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Haematopus bachmani | Haematopus palliatus |
| Ordnung | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Familie | Haematopodidae | Haematopodidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | — | 49,4 cm (19.4 in) |
| Gewicht | 600,25 g (21.17 oz) | 590,6666666666666 g (20.84 oz) |
| Ernährung | -- | -- |
| Gelegegröße | 1-4 | 1-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Erhaltungsstatus
American Black Oystercatcher
American Oystercatcher
About These Birds
American Black Oystercatcher
American Black Oystercatcher (Haematopus bachmani) is a large 42–47 cm all-dark oystercatcher of the Pacific coast of North America. Sooty black plumage; bright orange-red bill; pale pinkish legs; yellow eye with orange ring. Inhabits rocky coasts and offshore islands from Alaska south to Baja California. Feeds on mussels, limpets, and barnacles.
American Oystercatcher
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.