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Magellanic Oystercatcher

Haematopus leucopodus

Least Concern
Размах крыльев
51,3 cm
Масса
620,0 g
Семейство
Haematopodidae
Отряд
Charadriiformes

The Magellanic Oystercatcher (Haematopus leucopodus) is a bird species in the family Haematopodidae (oystercatchers), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 51.3 cm and a weight of 620 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Magellanic Oystercatcher (Haematopus leucopodus) is a large 42–46 cm oystercatcher of southern South America. Black and white plumage; long straight orange-red bill; pink legs. Inhabits rocky and sandy beaches, kelp beds, and coastal grasslands from southern Chile and Argentina through Tierra del Fuego to the Falkland Islands. Common resident.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Размах крыльев 51,3 cm 20.2 in
Масса 620,0 g 21.87 oz

Habitat & Range

Охранный статус

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Поведение и размножение

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Таксономия

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

Distribution

Magellanic Oystercatcher has been recorded in 1 countries.

Присутствует Not recorded

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Часто задаваемые вопросы

Is the Magellanic Oystercatcher endangered?
The Magellanic Oystercatcher has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Magellanic Oystercatcher?
The Magellanic Oystercatcher has a wingspan of 51.3 cm, weight of 620.0 g.
What order and family does the Magellanic Oystercatcher belong to?
The Magellanic Oystercatcher (Haematopus leucopodus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Haematopodidae.

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