Blackish Oystercatcher
Haematopus ater
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<birdfyi-bird slug="haematopus-ater"></birdfyi-bird>The Blackish Oystercatcher (Haematopus ater) is a bird species in the family Haematopodidae (oystercatchers), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 50.9 cm and a weight of 717.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Hakkında
Blackish Oystercatcher (Haematopus ater) is a large 42–46 cm entirely dark oystercatcher of the Pacific coast of South America. Sooty black-brown plumage; orange-red bill; pale pinkish legs. Inhabits rocky coasts and offshore islands from Peru south through Chile to Tierra del Fuego and the Falkland Islands.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Kanat Açıklığı | 50,9 cm | 20.0 in |
| Ağırlık | 717,5 g | 25.31 oz |
Habitat & Range
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Nest type: SC.
Kuluçka Büyüklüğü
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Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Takım | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Familya | Haematopodidae (Oystercatchers) |
| Genus | Haematopus |
| Türler | Haematopus ater |
Distribution
Blackish Oystercatcher has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Other species in the Haematopodidae family