Canarian Oystercatcher vs American Oystercatcher

Haematopus meadewaldoi so với Haematopus palliatus

Side-by-Side Comparison

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

Habitat Comparison

Môi Trường Sống Chung

Canarian Oystercatcher only

Không

American Oystercatcher only

Không

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Extinct

Canarian Oystercatcher

Least Concern

American Oystercatcher

About These Birds

Canarian Oystercatcher

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.

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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