Pied Oystercatcher vs Canarian Oystercatcher

Haematopus longirostris comparé à Haematopus meadewaldoi

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Pied Oystercatcher Canarian Oystercatcher
Nom scientifique Haematopus longirostris Haematopus meadewaldoi
Ordre Charadriiformes Charadriiformes
Famille Haematopodidae Haematopodidae
Statut de conservation Least Concern Extinct
Longueur
Envergure 55,1 cm (21.7 in)
Poids 617,0 g (21.76 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée 2 1-3
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Pied Oystercatcher only

Canarian Oystercatcher only

Aucun(e)

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

Pied Oystercatcher

Extinct

Canarian Oystercatcher

About These Birds

Pied Oystercatcher

Pied Oystercatcher (Haematopus longirostris) is a large 40–47 cm oystercatcher of Australia and New Guinea. Black and white patterning; bright orange-red bill; pink legs; orange eye ring. Inhabits sandy beaches, estuaries, and tidal flats around Australian coastline. Common and familiar beach bird.

Canarian Oystercatcher

Canarian Oystercatcher (Haematopus meadewaldoi) is an extinct oystercatcher formerly endemic to the Canary Islands and Cape Verde. All-black plumage; orange-red bill. Extirpated by the early 20th century through hunting, egg collection, and habitat disturbance. Last confirmed records from Fuerteventura in 1913.

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