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piru-piru

Haematopus palliatus

Least Concern

About

The American Oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus) is a species in the genus Haematopus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Charadriiformes (Charadriiformes)

Species

Haematopus palliatus (piru-piru)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アメリカミヤコドリ

Chinese 美洲蛎鹬

Spanish Ostrero americano

French Huîtrier d'Amérique

German Braunmantel-Austernfischer

Portuguese piru-piru

Russian Американский кулик-сорока

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ostraceiro

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ostraceiro-das-canárias

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ostraceiro-preto-africano

Haematopus moquini

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piru-piru-australiano

Haematopus longirostris

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piru-piru-das-chatham

Haematopus chathamensis

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piru-piru-de-magalhães

Haematopus leucopodus

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piru-piru-preto-australiano

Haematopus fuliginosus

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piru-piru-preto-norteamericano

Haematopus bachmani

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of piru-piru?

The scientific name of piru-piru is Haematopus palliatus. It belongs to the genus Haematopus.

What is the conservation status of piru-piru?

piru-piru (Haematopus palliatus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does piru-piru live?

piru-piru is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does piru-piru belong to?

piru-piru (Haematopus palliatus) belongs to the genus Haematopus, which is part of the taxonomic family Haematopodidae.

Is piru-piru endangered?

No, piru-piru (Haematopus palliatus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does piru-piru belong to?

piru-piru (Haematopus palliatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of piru-piru?

The closest relatives of piru-piru in the genus Haematopus include ostraceiro, ostraceiro-das-canárias, ostraceiro-preto-africano, piru-piru-australiano, piru-piru-das-chatham.