Chatham Islands Oystercatcher vs American Oystercatcher

Haematopus chathamensis comparé à Haematopus palliatus

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Attribut Chatham Islands Oystercatcher American Oystercatcher
Nom scientifique Haematopus chathamensis Haematopus palliatus
Ordre Charadriiformes Charadriiformes
Famille Haematopodidae Haematopodidae
Statut de conservation Endangered Least Concern
Longueur
Envergure 50,4 cm (19.8 in) 49,4 cm (19.4 in)
Poids 580,0 g (20.46 oz) 590,6666666666666 g (20.84 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée 2-3 1-6
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Chatham Islands Oystercatcher only

Aucun(e)

American Oystercatcher only

Aucun(e)

Statut de conservation

Endangered

Chatham Islands Oystercatcher

Least Concern

American 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.

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.

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