South Island Oystercatcher vs African Oystercatcher

Haematopus finschi comparé à Haematopus moquini

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut South Island Oystercatcher African Oystercatcher
Nom scientifique Haematopus finschi Haematopus moquini
Ordre Charadriiformes Charadriiformes
Famille Haematopodidae Haematopodidae
Statut de conservation Least Concern Least Concern
Longueur
Envergure 50,4 cm (19.8 in) 53,4 cm (21.0 in)
Poids 534,25 g (18.85 oz) 690,3333333333334 g (24.35 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée 1-3 1-2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

South Island Oystercatcher only

African Oystercatcher only

Aucun(e)

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

South Island Oystercatcher

Least Concern

African 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.

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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