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Blackish Oystercatcher
Haematopus ater
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Least Concern
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
50,9 cm
Khối Lượng
717,5 g
Họ
Haematopodidae
Bộ
Charadriiformes
Giới Thiệu
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 50,9 cm | 20.0 in |
| Khối Lượng | 717,5 g | 25.31 oz |
Habitat & Range
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Làm Tổ
Nest type: SC.
Số Trứng
1-3
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Họ | Haematopodidae (Oystercatchers) |
| Genus | Haematopus |
| Loài | Haematopus ater |
Distribution
Blackish Oystercatcher has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Hiện Diện
Not recorded
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External Databases
Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp
Is the Blackish Oystercatcher endangered?
The Blackish Oystercatcher has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Blackish Oystercatcher nest?
Nest type: SC.
How big is the Blackish Oystercatcher?
The Blackish Oystercatcher has a wingspan of 50.9 cm, weight of 717.5 g.
What order and family does the Blackish Oystercatcher belong to?
The Blackish Oystercatcher (Haematopus ater) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Haematopodidae.
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