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South Island Oystercatcher

Haematopus finschi

Least Concern
पंखों का फैलाव
50.4 cm
वजन
534.25 g
कुल
Haematopodidae
गण
Charadriiformes
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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.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
पंखों का फैलाव 50.4 cm 19.8 in
वजन 534.25 g 18.85 oz

Habitat & Range

संरक्षण स्थिति

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

व्यवहार और प्रजनन

घोंसला बनाना

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 25-30 days. Fledging: 30-37 days.

अंडों की संख्या

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वर्गिकी

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
गण Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
कुल Haematopodidae (Oystercatchers)
Genus Haematopus
प्रजातियां Haematopus finschi

Distribution

South Island Oystercatcher has been recorded in 1 countries.

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उपस्थित Not recorded
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अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न

Is the South Island Oystercatcher endangered?
The South Island Oystercatcher has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the South Island Oystercatcher nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 25-30 days. Fledging: 30-37 days.
How big is the South Island Oystercatcher?
The South Island Oystercatcher has a wingspan of 50.4 cm, weight of 534.25 g.
What order and family does the South Island Oystercatcher belong to?
The South Island Oystercatcher (Haematopus finschi) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Haematopodidae.

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