Eurasian Oystercatcher
Haematopus ostralegus
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О нас
Eurasian Oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus) is a large 40–48 cm, familiar black and white shorebird of Eurasia and Africa. Black upperparts and breast; white underparts; long orange-red bill; pink legs. Inhabits rocky and sandy coasts, tidal mudflats, and inland rivers. Migratory; winters in Africa and Southern Europe.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Размах крыльев | 50,1 cm | 19.7 in |
| Масса | 600,0 g | 21.16 oz |
Habitat & Range
Охранный статус
Поведение и размножение
Гнездование
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 24-35 days. Fledging: 33-35 days.
Размер кладки
2-5
Таксономия
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Отряд | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Семейство | Haematopodidae (Oystercatchers) |
| Genus | Haematopus |
| Виды | Haematopus ostralegus |
Distribution
Eurasian Oystercatcher has been recorded in 6 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Haematopodidae family