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Blackish Oystercatcher

Haematopus ater

Least Concern

About

The Blackish Oystercatcher (Haematopus ater) 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 Ecuador and Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Aves (นก)

Order

Charadriiformes (Charadriiformes)

Species

Haematopus ater (Blackish Oystercatcher)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ミナミクロミヤコドリ

Chinese 南美蛎鹬

Spanish Ostrero Negruzco

French Huîtrier noir

German Südamerikanischer Austernfischer

Portuguese piru-piru-preto-sulamericano

Russian Тёмный кулик-сорока

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African Oystercatcher

Haematopus moquini

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American Oystercatcher

Haematopus palliatus

Least Concern

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Chatham Oystercatcher

Haematopus chathamensis

Endangered

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Eurasian Oystercatcher

Haematopus ostralegus

Least Concern

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Magellanic Oystercatcher

Haematopus leucopodus

Least Concern

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Pied Oystercatcher

Haematopus longirostris

Least Concern

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Sooty Oystercatcher

Haematopus fuliginosus

Least Concern

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South Island Oystercatcher

Haematopus finschi

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Blackish Oystercatcher?

The scientific name of Blackish Oystercatcher is Haematopus ater. It belongs to the genus Haematopus.

What is the conservation status of Blackish Oystercatcher?

Blackish Oystercatcher (Haematopus ater) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Blackish Oystercatcher live?

Blackish Oystercatcher is found in Distributed across Ecuador and Norway.. Countries include Ecuador, Norway.

What family does Blackish Oystercatcher belong to?

Blackish Oystercatcher (Haematopus ater) belongs to the genus Haematopus, which is part of the taxonomic family Haematopodidae.

Is Blackish Oystercatcher endangered?

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

What kingdom does Blackish Oystercatcher belong to?

Blackish Oystercatcher (Haematopus ater) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Blackish Oystercatcher?

The closest relatives of Blackish Oystercatcher in the genus Haematopus include African Oystercatcher, American Oystercatcher, Chatham Oystercatcher, Eurasian Oystercatcher, Magellanic Oystercatcher.