South Island Oystercatcher vs American Oystercatcher

Haematopus finschi so với Haematopus palliatus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Thuộc Tính South Island Oystercatcher American Oystercatcher
Tên Khoa Học Haematopus finschi Haematopus palliatus
Bộ Charadriiformes Charadriiformes
Họ Haematopodidae Haematopodidae
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn Least Concern Least Concern
Chiều Dài
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 50,4 cm (19.8 in) 49,4 cm (19.4 in)
Khối Lượng 534,25 g (18.85 oz) 590,6666666666666 g (20.84 oz)
Chế Độ Ăn -- --
Số Trứng 1-3 1-6
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Môi Trường Sống Chung

South Island Oystercatcher only

American Oystercatcher only

Không

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Least Concern

South Island Oystercatcher

Least Concern

American Oystercatcher

About These Birds

South Island Oystercatcher

South Island Oystercatcher (Haematopus finschi) is a large 44–49 cm oystercatcher endemic to New Zealand. Black above, white below; orange-red bill; pinkish legs. Breeds on braided riverbeds of South Island; winters on North Island and Stewart Island tidal flats. The only New Zealand oystercatcher that migrates between islands.

American Oystercatcher

American Oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus) is a large 40–48 cm boldly patterned shorebird of the Americas. Black head and upper breast; brown back; white underparts; orange-red bill; pale pink legs. Inhabits sandy beaches, estuaries, and mudflats along both coasts of North and South America. Feeds on oysters, mussels, and marine invertebrates.

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