Chatham Islands Oystercatcher vs African Oystercatcher

Haematopus chathamensis comparé à Haematopus moquini

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Attribut Chatham Islands Oystercatcher African Oystercatcher
Nom scientifique Haematopus chathamensis Haematopus moquini
Ordre Charadriiformes Charadriiformes
Famille Haematopodidae Haematopodidae
Statut de conservation Endangered Least Concern
Longueur
Envergure 50,4 cm (19.8 in) 53,4 cm (21.0 in)
Poids 580,0 g (20.46 oz) 690,3333333333334 g (24.35 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée 2-3 1-2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Chatham Islands Oystercatcher only

Aucun(e)

African Oystercatcher only

Aucun(e)

Statut de conservation

Endangered

Chatham Islands Oystercatcher

Least Concern

African Oystercatcher

About These Birds

Chatham Islands Oystercatcher

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.

African Oystercatcher

African Oystercatcher (Haematopus moquini) is a large 42–46 cm all-black oystercatcher endemic to South Africa and Namibia. Glossy black plumage; orange-red bill; pinkish legs; orange eye ring. Inhabits sandy beaches, rocky shores, and tidal flats along the southern African coast.

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