Variable Oystercatcher
Haematopus unicolor
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О нас
Variable Oystercatcher (Haematopus unicolor) is a large 46–49 cm oystercatcher endemic to New Zealand's coastline. Plumage ranges from all-black to pied (black and white) within the same population. Orange-red bill; pink legs. Inhabits rocky and sandy shores around both main islands and offshore islands. Feeds on bivalves, worms, and crustaceans.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Размах крыльев | 54,1 cm | 21.3 in |
| Масса | 683,1666666666666 g | 24.10 oz |
Habitat & Range
Охранный статус
Поведение и размножение
Гнездование
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 25-32 days. Fledging: 42-49 days.
Размер кладки
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Таксономия
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Отряд | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Семейство | Haematopodidae (Oystercatchers) |
| Genus | Haematopus |
| Виды | Haematopus unicolor |
Distribution
Variable Oystercatcher has been recorded in 1 countries.
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