American Black Oystercatcher

American Black Oystercatcher

Haematopus bachmani

Not Evaluated
Poids
600,25 g
Famille
Haematopodidae
Ordre
Charadriiformes

The American Black Oystercatcher (Haematopus bachmani) is a bird species in the family Haematopodidae (oystercatchers), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a weight of 600.2 g.

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À propos

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.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Poids 600,25 g 21.17 oz

Habitat & Range

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 24-33 days. Fledging: 40 days.

Taille de la couvée

1-4

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
Famille Haematopodidae (Oystercatchers)
Genus Haematopus
Espèces Haematopus bachmani

Distribution

American Black Oystercatcher has been recorded in 1 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

How does the American Black Oystercatcher nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 24-33 days. Fledging: 40 days.
How big is the American Black Oystercatcher?
The American Black Oystercatcher has a weight of 600.25 g.
What order and family does the American Black Oystercatcher belong to?
The American Black Oystercatcher (Haematopus bachmani) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Haematopodidae.

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