South Island Oystercatcher
Haematopus finschi
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El ostrero de South Island es un ostrero endémico de Nueva Zelanda, principalmente de la Isla Sur. Tiene partes superiores negras, partes inferiores blancas, pico anaranjado-rojo y ojos rojos. Mide unos 45-48 cm. Habita en playas, estuarios y riberas de ríos de la Isla Sur. Se alimenta de moluscos, crustáceos y gusanos. Su población ha disminuido y está considerado en peligro de extinción en Nueva Zelanda.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 50,4 cm | 19.8 in |
| Peso | 534,25 g | 18.85 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 25-30 days. Fledging: 30-37 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
1-3
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Charadriiformes (Limícolas y Gaviotas) |
| Familia | Haematopodidae (Ostreros) |
| Genus | Haematopus |
| Especies | Haematopus finschi |
Distribution
South Island Oystercatcher has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
Is the South Island Oystercatcher endangered?
How does the South Island Oystercatcher nest?
How big is the South Island Oystercatcher?
What order and family does the South Island Oystercatcher belong to?
Similar Birds
Other species in the Haematopodidae family