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Magellanic Oystercatcher

Haematopus leucopodus

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
51,3 cm
Berat
620,0 g
Famili
Haematopodidae
Ordo
Charadriiformes

Tentang

Magellanic Oystercatcher (Haematopus leucopodus) is a large 42–46 cm oystercatcher of southern South America. Black and white plumage; long straight orange-red bill; pink legs. Inhabits rocky and sandy beaches, kelp beds, and coastal grasslands from southern Chile and Argentina through Tierra del Fuego to the Falkland Islands. Common resident.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 51,3 cm 20.2 in
Berat 620,0 g 21.87 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Ukuran Sarang

1-2

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Magellanic Oystercatcher has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Magellanic Oystercatcher endangered?
The Magellanic Oystercatcher has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Magellanic Oystercatcher?
The Magellanic Oystercatcher has a wingspan of 51.3 cm, weight of 620.0 g.
What order and family does the Magellanic Oystercatcher belong to?
The Magellanic Oystercatcher (Haematopus leucopodus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Haematopodidae.

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