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Sooty Oystercatcher

Haematopus fuliginosus

Least Concern
Размах крыльев
56,6 cm
Масса
737,4 g
Семейство
Haematopodidae
Отряд
Charadriiformes
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О нас

Sooty Oystercatcher (Haematopus fuliginosus) is a large 40–47 cm all-black oystercatcher of Australian coastlines. Uniform sooty-black plumage; orange-red bill; pinkish legs. Inhabits rocky coasts, offshore islands, and rocky headlands around the entire Australian continent. Feeds on molluscs, echinoderms, and worms.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Размах крыльев 56,6 cm 22.3 in
Масса 737,4 g 26.01 oz

Habitat & Range

Охранный статус

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Поведение и размножение

Гнездование

Nest type: SC.

Размер кладки

2-4

Таксономия

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Отряд Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
Семейство Haematopodidae (Oystercatchers)
Genus Haematopus
Виды Haematopus fuliginosus

Distribution

Sooty Oystercatcher has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Присутствует Not recorded
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Часто задаваемые вопросы

Is the Sooty Oystercatcher endangered?
The Sooty Oystercatcher has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Sooty Oystercatcher nest?
Nest type: SC.
How big is the Sooty Oystercatcher?
The Sooty Oystercatcher has a wingspan of 56.6 cm, weight of 737.4 g.
What order and family does the Sooty Oystercatcher belong to?
The Sooty Oystercatcher (Haematopus fuliginosus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Haematopodidae.

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