African Oystercatcher

African Oystercatcher

Haematopus moquini

Least Concern
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
53,4 cm
Khối Lượng
690,3333333333334 g
Họ
Haematopodidae
Bộ
Charadriiformes

Giới Thiệu

African Oystercatcher (Haematopus moquini) is a large 42–46 cm all-black oystercatcher endemic to South Africa and Namibia. Glossy black plumage; orange-red bill; pinkish legs; orange eye ring. Inhabits sandy beaches, rocky shores, and tidal flats along the southern African coast.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 53,4 cm 21.0 in
Khối Lượng 690,3333333333334 g 24.35 oz

Habitat & Range

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Làm Tổ

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 27-39 days. Fledging: 35-40 days.

Số Trứng

1-2

Phân Loại Học

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

Distribution

African Oystercatcher has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hiện Diện Not recorded
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External Databases

Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

Is the African Oystercatcher endangered?
The African Oystercatcher has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the African Oystercatcher nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 27-39 days. Fledging: 35-40 days.
How big is the African Oystercatcher?
The African Oystercatcher has a wingspan of 53.4 cm, weight of 690.3333333333334 g.
What order and family does the African Oystercatcher belong to?
The African Oystercatcher (Haematopus moquini) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Haematopodidae.

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