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Eurasian Oystercatcher

Haematopus ostralegus

Near Threatened
Rentang Sayap
50,1 cm
Berat
600,0 g
Famili
Haematopodidae
Ordo
Charadriiformes
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Tentang

Eurasian Oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus) is a large 40–48 cm, familiar black and white shorebird of Eurasia and Africa. Black upperparts and breast; white underparts; long orange-red bill; pink legs. Inhabits rocky and sandy coasts, tidal mudflats, and inland rivers. Migratory; winters in Africa and Southern Europe.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 50,1 cm 19.7 in
Berat 600,0 g 21.16 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 24-35 days. Fledging: 33-35 days.

Ukuran Sarang

2-5

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Eurasian Oystercatcher has been recorded in 6 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Eurasian Oystercatcher endangered?
The Eurasian Oystercatcher has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Eurasian Oystercatcher nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 24-35 days. Fledging: 33-35 days.
How big is the Eurasian Oystercatcher?
The Eurasian Oystercatcher has a wingspan of 50.1 cm, weight of 600.0 g.
What order and family does the Eurasian Oystercatcher belong to?
The Eurasian Oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Haematopodidae.

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