South Island Oystercatcher vs Sooty Oystercatcher
Haematopus finschi comparé à Haematopus fuliginosus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | South Island Oystercatcher | Sooty Oystercatcher |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Haematopus finschi | Haematopus fuliginosus |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Famille | Haematopodidae | Haematopodidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 50,4 cm (19.8 in) | 56,6 cm (22.3 in) |
| Poids | 534,25 g (18.85 oz) | 737,4 g (26.01 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1-3 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
South Island Oystercatcher only
Sooty Oystercatcher only
Aucun(e)
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
South Island Oystercatcher
Least Concern
Sooty Oystercatcher
About These Birds
South Island Oystercatcher
South Island Oystercatcher (Haematopus finschi) is a large 44–49 cm oystercatcher endemic to New Zealand. Black above, white below; orange-red bill; pinkish legs. Breeds on braided riverbeds of South Island; winters on North Island and Stewart Island tidal flats. The only New Zealand oystercatcher that migrates between islands.
Sooty Oystercatcher
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.