South Island Oystercatcher vs African Oystercatcher

Haematopus finschi в сравнении с Haematopus moquini

Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика South Island Oystercatcher African Oystercatcher
Научное название Haematopus finschi Haematopus moquini
Отряд Charadriiformes Charadriiformes
Семейство Haematopodidae Haematopodidae
Охранный статус Least Concern Least Concern
Длина
Размах крыльев 50,4 cm (19.8 in) 53,4 cm (21.0 in)
Масса 534,25 g (18.85 oz) 690,3333333333334 g (24.35 oz)
Питание -- --
Размер кладки 1-3 1-2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

South Island Oystercatcher only

African Oystercatcher only

Нет

Охранный статус

Least Concern

South Island Oystercatcher

Least Concern

African Oystercatcher

About These Birds

South Island Oystercatcher

South Island Oystercatcher (Haematopus finschi) is a large 44–49 cm oystercatcher endemic to New Zealand. Black above, white below; orange-red bill; pinkish legs. Breeds on braided riverbeds of South Island; winters on North Island and Stewart Island tidal flats. The only New Zealand oystercatcher that migrates between islands.

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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