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Sooty Oystercatcher
Haematopus fuliginosus
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Least Concern
पंखों का फैलाव
56.6 cm
वजन
737.4 g
कुल
Haematopodidae
गण
Charadriiformes
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के बारे में
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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| पंखों का फैलाव | 56.6 cm | 22.3 in |
| वजन | 737.4 g | 26.01 oz |
Habitat & Range
संरक्षण स्थिति
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
व्यवहार और प्रजनन
घोंसला बनाना
Nest type: SC.
अंडों की संख्या
2-4
वर्गिकी
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| गण | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| कुल | Haematopodidae (Oystercatchers) |
| Genus | Haematopus |
| प्रजातियां | Haematopus fuliginosus |
Distribution
Sooty 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 Sooty Oystercatcher endangered?
The Sooty Oystercatcher has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Sooty Oystercatcher nest?
Nest type: SC.
How big is the Sooty Oystercatcher?
The Sooty Oystercatcher has a wingspan of 56.6 cm, weight of 737.4 g.
What order and family does the Sooty Oystercatcher belong to?
The Sooty Oystercatcher (Haematopus fuliginosus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Haematopodidae.
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