African Oystercatcher

African Oystercatcher

Haematopus moquini

Least Concern
翼展
53.4 cm
体重
690.3333333333334 g
Haematopodidae
Charadriiformes

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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非洲蛎鹬是非洲南部特有的蛎鹬,分布于南非和纳米比亚的岩礁海岸。全身黑色,喙和眼圈橙红色。栖息于岩石海岸,以贝类和其他无脊椎动物为食。种群数量相对较少,受到人类干扰和栖息地变化的威胁。

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼展 53.4 cm 21.0 in
体重 690.3333333333334 g 24.35 oz

Habitat & Range

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 27-39 days. Fledging: 35-40 days.

产卵数

1-2

分类学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
Haematopodidae (Oystercatchers)
Genus Haematopus
物种 Haematopus moquini

Distribution

African Oystercatcher has been recorded in 1 countries.

出现 Not recorded

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常见问题

Is the African Oystercatcher endangered?
The African Oystercatcher has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the African Oystercatcher nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 27-39 days. Fledging: 35-40 days.
How big is the African Oystercatcher?
The African Oystercatcher has a wingspan of 53.4 cm, weight of 690.3333333333334 g.
What order and family does the African Oystercatcher belong to?
The African Oystercatcher (Haematopus moquini) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Haematopodidae.

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