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Blackish Oystercatcher

Haematopus ater

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
50,9 cm
Berat
717,5 g
Famili
Haematopodidae
Ordo
Charadriiformes

Tentang

Blackish Oystercatcher (Haematopus ater) is a large 42–46 cm entirely dark oystercatcher of the Pacific coast of South America. Sooty black-brown plumage; orange-red bill; pale pinkish legs. Inhabits rocky coasts and offshore islands from Peru south through Chile to Tierra del Fuego and the Falkland Islands.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 50,9 cm 20.0 in
Berat 717,5 g 25.31 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: SC.

Ukuran Sarang

1-3

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
Famili Haematopodidae (Oystercatchers)
Genus Haematopus
Spesies Haematopus ater

Distribution

Blackish Oystercatcher has been recorded in 2 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Blackish Oystercatcher endangered?
The Blackish Oystercatcher has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Blackish Oystercatcher nest?
Nest type: SC.
How big is the Blackish Oystercatcher?
The Blackish Oystercatcher has a wingspan of 50.9 cm, weight of 717.5 g.
What order and family does the Blackish Oystercatcher belong to?
The Blackish Oystercatcher (Haematopus ater) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Haematopodidae.

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