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Canarian Oystercatcher

Haematopus meadewaldoi

Extinct
Họ
Haematopodidae
Bộ
Charadriiformes
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Giới Thiệu

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.

Habitat & Range

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Extinct
IUCN Red List

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Số Trứng

1-3

Phân Loại Học

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

Distribution

Canarian 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 Canarian Oystercatcher endangered?
The Canarian Oystercatcher has a conservation status of Extinct.
What order and family does the Canarian Oystercatcher belong to?
The Canarian Oystercatcher (Haematopus meadewaldoi) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Haematopodidae.

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