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Chatham Islands Oystercatcher

Haematopus chathamensis

Endangered
Envergadura
50,4 cm
Peso
580,0 g
Família
Haematopodidae
Ordem
Charadriiformes

Sobre

Chatham Islands Oystercatcher (Haematopus chathamensis) is a large 47–49 cm oystercatcher endemic to the Chatham Islands, New Zealand. Black and white patterning; orange-red bill; pink legs. Critically Endangered; world population only ~440 birds. Inhabits rocky shores and sandy beaches on the Chatham Islands.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 50,4 cm 19.8 in
Peso 580,0 g 20.46 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Endangered
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 25 days. Fledging: 46-49 days.

Tamanho da postura

2-3

Taxonomia

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

Distribution

Chatham Islands Oystercatcher has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Chatham Islands Oystercatcher endangered?
The Chatham Islands Oystercatcher has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Chatham Islands Oystercatcher nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 25 days. Fledging: 46-49 days.
How big is the Chatham Islands Oystercatcher?
The Chatham Islands Oystercatcher has a wingspan of 50.4 cm, weight of 580.0 g.
What order and family does the Chatham Islands Oystercatcher belong to?
The Chatham Islands Oystercatcher (Haematopus chathamensis) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Haematopodidae.

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