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Blackish Oystercatcher

Haematopus ater

Least Concern
Envergadura
50,9 cm
Peso
717,5 g
Família
Haematopodidae
Ordem
Charadriiformes

Sobre

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
Envergadura 50,9 cm 20.0 in
Peso 717,5 g 25.31 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Nest type: SC.

Tamanho da postura

1-3

Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
Família Haematopodidae (Oystercatchers)
Genus Haematopus
Espécies Haematopus ater

Distribution

Blackish Oystercatcher has been recorded in 2 countries.

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Presente Not recorded
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Perguntas frequentes

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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