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Magellanic Oystercatcher

Haematopus leucopodus

Least Concern
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
51,3 cm
Khối Lượng
620,0 g
Họ
Haematopodidae
Bộ
Charadriiformes
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Giới Thiệu

Magellanic Oystercatcher (Haematopus leucopodus) is a large 42–46 cm oystercatcher of southern South America. Black and white plumage; long straight orange-red bill; pink legs. Inhabits rocky and sandy beaches, kelp beds, and coastal grasslands from southern Chile and Argentina through Tierra del Fuego to the Falkland Islands. Common resident.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 51,3 cm 20.2 in
Khối Lượng 620,0 g 21.87 oz

Habitat & Range

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Số Trứng

1-2

Phân Loại Học

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Bộ Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
Họ Haematopodidae (Oystercatchers)
Genus Haematopus
Loài Haematopus leucopodus

Distribution

Magellanic Oystercatcher has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hiện Diện Not recorded
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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

Is the Magellanic Oystercatcher endangered?
The Magellanic Oystercatcher has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Magellanic Oystercatcher?
The Magellanic Oystercatcher has a wingspan of 51.3 cm, weight of 620.0 g.
What order and family does the Magellanic Oystercatcher belong to?
The Magellanic Oystercatcher (Haematopus leucopodus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Haematopodidae.

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