American Oystercatcher vs Variable Oystercatcher

Haematopus palliatus so với Haematopus unicolor

Side-by-Side Comparison

Thuộc Tính American Oystercatcher Variable Oystercatcher
Tên Khoa Học Haematopus palliatus Haematopus unicolor
Bộ Charadriiformes Charadriiformes
Họ Haematopodidae Haematopodidae
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn Least Concern Least Concern
Chiều Dài
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 49,4 cm (19.4 in) 54,1 cm (21.3 in)
Khối Lượng 590,6666666666666 g (20.84 oz) 683,1666666666666 g (24.10 oz)
Chế Độ Ăn -- --
Số Trứng 1-6 2-3
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Môi Trường Sống Chung

American Oystercatcher only

Không

Variable Oystercatcher only

Không

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Least Concern

American Oystercatcher

Least Concern

Variable Oystercatcher

About These Birds

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.

Variable Oystercatcher

Variable Oystercatcher (Haematopus unicolor) is a large 46–49 cm oystercatcher endemic to New Zealand's coastline. Plumage ranges from all-black to pied (black and white) within the same population. Orange-red bill; pink legs. Inhabits rocky and sandy shores around both main islands and offshore islands. Feeds on bivalves, worms, and crustaceans.

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