American Oystercatcher
Haematopus palliatus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="haematopus-palliatus"></birdfyi-bird>The American Oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus) is a bird species in the family Haematopodidae (oystercatchers), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 49.4 cm and a weight of 590.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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美洲蛎鹬分布于北美洲和南美洲大西洋及太平洋沿岸。体羽黑白，喙长而鲜橙红色，眼圈黄色。栖息于多样化的海岸环境，以牡蛎、蛤蜊和贻贝等软体动物为食，善于用喙撬开贝壳。
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼展 | 49.4 cm | 19.4 in |
| 体重 | 590.6666666666666 g | 20.84 oz |
Habitat & Range
保护状况
行为与繁殖
筑巢
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 24-29 days. Fledging: 35-45 days.
产卵数
1-6
分类学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| 科 | Haematopodidae (Oystercatchers) |
| Genus | Haematopus |
| 物种 | Haematopus palliatus |
Distribution
American Oystercatcher has been recorded in 4 countries.
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