American Oystercatcher
Haematopus palliatus
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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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| पंखों का फैलाव | 49.4 cm | 19.4 in |
| वजन | 590.6666666666666 g | 20.84 oz |
Habitat & Range
संरक्षण स्थिति
व्यवहार और प्रजनन
घोंसला बनाना
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 24-29 days. Fledging: 35-45 days.
अंडों की संख्या
1-6
वर्गिकी
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| गण | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| कुल | Haematopodidae (Oystercatchers) |
| Genus | Haematopus |
| प्रजातियां | Haematopus palliatus |
Distribution
American Oystercatcher has been recorded in 4 countries.
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