South Island Oystercatcher vs American Oystercatcher

Haematopus finschi в сравнении с Haematopus palliatus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика South Island Oystercatcher American Oystercatcher
Научное название Haematopus finschi Haematopus palliatus
Отряд Charadriiformes Charadriiformes
Семейство Haematopodidae Haematopodidae
Охранный статус Least Concern Least Concern
Длина
Размах крыльев 50,4 cm (19.8 in) 49,4 cm (19.4 in)
Масса 534,25 g (18.85 oz) 590,6666666666666 g (20.84 oz)
Питание -- --
Размер кладки 1-3 1-6
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

South Island Oystercatcher only

American Oystercatcher only

Нет

Охранный статус

Least Concern

South Island Oystercatcher

Least Concern

American 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.

American Oystercatcher

American Oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus) is a large 40–48 cm boldly patterned shorebird of the Americas. Black head and upper breast; brown back; white underparts; orange-red bill; pale pink legs. Inhabits sandy beaches, estuaries, and mudflats along both coasts of North and South America. Feeds on oysters, mussels, and marine invertebrates.

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