African Oystercatcher
Haematopus moquini
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<birdfyi-bird slug="haematopus-moquini"></birdfyi-bird>The African Oystercatcher (Haematopus moquini) is a bird species in the family Haematopodidae (oystercatchers), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 53.4 cm and a weight of 690.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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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
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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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp
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Other species in the Haematopodidae family