Sooty Oystercatcher
Haematopus fuliginosus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="haematopus-fuliginosus"></birdfyi-bird>The Sooty Oystercatcher (Haematopus fuliginosus) is a bird species in the family Haematopodidae (oystercatchers), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 56.6 cm and a weight of 737.4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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À propos
Sooty Oystercatcher (Haematopus fuliginosus) is a large 40–47 cm all-black oystercatcher of Australian coastlines. Uniform sooty-black plumage; orange-red bill; pinkish legs. Inhabits rocky coasts, offshore islands, and rocky headlands around the entire Australian continent. Feeds on molluscs, echinoderms, and worms.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 56,6 cm | 22.3 in |
| Poids | 737,4 g | 26.01 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: SC.
Taille de la couvée
2-4
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Famille | Haematopodidae (Oystercatchers) |
| Genus | Haematopus |
| Espèces | Haematopus fuliginosus |
Distribution
Sooty Oystercatcher has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Haematopodidae family