Canarian Oystercatcher vs American Oystercatcher

Haematopus meadewaldoi в сравнении с Haematopus palliatus

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Характеристика Canarian Oystercatcher American Oystercatcher
Научное название Haematopus meadewaldoi Haematopus palliatus
Отряд Charadriiformes Charadriiformes
Семейство Haematopodidae Haematopodidae
Охранный статус Extinct Least Concern
Длина
Размах крыльев 49,4 cm (19.4 in)
Масса 590,6666666666666 g (20.84 oz)
Питание -- --
Размер кладки 1-3 1-6
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

Canarian Oystercatcher only

Нет

American Oystercatcher only

Нет

Охранный статус

Extinct

Canarian Oystercatcher

Least Concern

American Oystercatcher

About These Birds

Canarian Oystercatcher

Canarian Oystercatcher (Haematopus meadewaldoi) is an extinct oystercatcher formerly endemic to the Canary Islands and Cape Verde. All-black plumage; orange-red bill. Extirpated by the early 20th century through hunting, egg collection, and habitat disturbance. Last confirmed records from Fuerteventura in 1913.

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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