American Oystercatcher vs Variable Oystercatcher

Haematopus palliatus в сравнении с Haematopus unicolor

Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика American Oystercatcher Variable Oystercatcher
Научное название Haematopus palliatus Haematopus unicolor
Отряд Charadriiformes Charadriiformes
Семейство Haematopodidae Haematopodidae
Охранный статус Least Concern Least Concern
Длина
Размах крыльев 49,4 cm (19.4 in) 54,1 cm (21.3 in)
Масса 590,6666666666666 g (20.84 oz) 683,1666666666666 g (24.10 oz)
Питание -- --
Размер кладки 1-6 2-3
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

American Oystercatcher only

Нет

Variable Oystercatcher only

Нет

Охранный статус

Least Concern

American Oystercatcher

Least Concern

Variable Oystercatcher

About These Birds

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.

Variable Oystercatcher

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.

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