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Eurasian Oystercatcher

Haematopus ostralegus

Near Threatened
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
50,1 cm
Khối Lượng
600,0 g
Họ
Haematopodidae
Bộ
Charadriiformes

Giới Thiệu

Eurasian Oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus) is a large 40–48 cm, familiar black and white shorebird of Eurasia and Africa. Black upperparts and breast; white underparts; long orange-red bill; pink legs. Inhabits rocky and sandy coasts, tidal mudflats, and inland rivers. Migratory; winters in Africa and Southern Europe.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 50,1 cm 19.7 in
Khối Lượng 600,0 g 21.16 oz

Habitat & Range

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Làm Tổ

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 24-35 days. Fledging: 33-35 days.

Số Trứng

2-5

Phân Loại Học

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

Distribution

Eurasian Oystercatcher has been recorded in 6 countries.

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Hiện Diện Not recorded
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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

Is the Eurasian Oystercatcher endangered?
The Eurasian Oystercatcher has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Eurasian Oystercatcher nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 24-35 days. Fledging: 33-35 days.
How big is the Eurasian Oystercatcher?
The Eurasian Oystercatcher has a wingspan of 50.1 cm, weight of 600.0 g.
What order and family does the Eurasian Oystercatcher belong to?
The Eurasian Oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Haematopodidae.

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