African Oystercatcher
Haematopus moquini
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<birdfyi-bird slug="haematopus-moquini"></birdfyi-bird>The African Oystercatcher (Haematopus moquini) is a bird species in the family Haematopodidae (oystercatchers), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 53.4 cm and a weight of 690.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Sobre
O ostraceiro-africano é uma ave costeira de tamanho médio das costas sul e oeste de África. Principalmente negro com bico vermelho-alaranjado brilhante e olhos vermelhos. Habita em costas rochosas e ilhas onde se alimenta de mexilhões, lapas e outros invertebrados. Relativamente sedentário, com pares estabelecidos em territórios. Nidifica no solo em costas rochosas. A perturbação humana das zonas de nidificação pode afetar o sucesso reprodutivo.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 53,4 cm | 21.0 in |
| Peso | 690,3333333333334 g | 24.35 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 27-39 days. Fledging: 35-40 days.
Tamanho da postura
1-2
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Família | Haematopodidae (Oystercatchers) |
| Genus | Haematopus |
| Espécies | Haematopus moquini |
Distribution
African Oystercatcher has been recorded in 1 countries.
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