American Black Oystercatcher vs African Oystercatcher

Haematopus bachmani в сравнении с Haematopus moquini

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Характеристика American Black Oystercatcher African Oystercatcher
Научное название Haematopus bachmani Haematopus moquini
Отряд Charadriiformes Charadriiformes
Семейство Haematopodidae Haematopodidae
Охранный статус Not Evaluated Least Concern
Длина
Размах крыльев 53,4 cm (21.0 in)
Масса 600,25 g (21.17 oz) 690,3333333333334 g (24.35 oz)
Питание -- --
Размер кладки 1-4 1-2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

American Black Oystercatcher only

Нет

African Oystercatcher only

Нет

Охранный статус

Not Evaluated

American Black Oystercatcher

Least Concern

African Oystercatcher

About These Birds

American Black Oystercatcher

American Black Oystercatcher (Haematopus bachmani) is a large 42–47 cm all-dark oystercatcher of the Pacific coast of North America. Sooty black plumage; bright orange-red bill; pale pinkish legs; yellow eye with orange ring. Inhabits rocky coasts and offshore islands from Alaska south to Baja California. Feeds on mussels, limpets, and barnacles.

African Oystercatcher

African Oystercatcher (Haematopus moquini) is a large 42–46 cm all-black oystercatcher endemic to South Africa and Namibia. Glossy black plumage; orange-red bill; pinkish legs; orange eye ring. Inhabits sandy beaches, rocky shores, and tidal flats along the southern African coast.

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