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South Island Oystercatcher

Haematopus finschi

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
50,4 cm
Berat
534,25 g
Famili
Haematopodidae
Ordo
Charadriiformes
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Tentang

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
Rentang Sayap 50,4 cm 19.8 in
Berat 534,25 g 18.85 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

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

Ukuran Sarang

1-3

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

South Island Oystercatcher has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

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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