Canarian Oystercatcher vs American Oystercatcher

Haematopus meadewaldoi comparé à Haematopus palliatus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Canarian Oystercatcher American Oystercatcher
Nom scientifique Haematopus meadewaldoi Haematopus palliatus
Ordre Charadriiformes Charadriiformes
Famille Haematopodidae Haematopodidae
Statut de conservation Extinct Least Concern
Longueur
Envergure 49,4 cm (19.4 in)
Poids 590,6666666666666 g (20.84 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée 1-3 1-6
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Canarian Oystercatcher only

Aucun(e)

American Oystercatcher only

Aucun(e)

Statut de conservation

Extinct

Canarian Oystercatcher

Least Concern

American Oystercatcher

About These Birds

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.

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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