Chatham Islands Oystercatcher (Haematopus chathamensis)
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Chatham Islands Oystercatcher

Haematopus chathamensis Hartert, EJO, 1927

48 cmLength599 gWeight

The Chatham Islands oystercatcher (Haematopus chathamensis) or tōrea tai (Māori), formerly known as the Chatham oystercatcher, is a species of oystercatcher.

Endangered

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

The Chatham Islands oystercatcher (Haematopus chathamensis) or tōrea tai (Māori), formerly known as the Chatham oystercatcher, is a species of oystercatcher. It is a wading bird endemic to the Chatham Islands, New Zealand. This species is rated by the IUCN as endangered, and has a current population of 310 to 325 birds (2004 census).

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Questions

How big is the Chatham Islands Oystercatcher?

The Chatham Islands Oystercatcher is about 48 cm long and weighs around 599 g.

Where does the Chatham Islands Oystercatcher live?

Its breeding range: Australasia: Chatham Islands (east of South Island, New Zealand).

Is the Chatham Islands Oystercatcher endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Chatham Islands Oystercatcher as Endangered.

What does the Chatham Islands Oystercatcher eat?

Main food: Fish, shrimp & shellfish.

What family is the Chatham Islands Oystercatcher in?

It belongs to the family Oystercatchers (Haematopodidae), order Charadriiformes.

At a glance

Length
48 cm
Weight
599 g
Habitat
Coast & tidal flats
Diet
Fish, shrimp & shellfish
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Endangered
More measurements
Wing
252 mm
Tail
93 mm
Bill
90 mm
Tarsus
51 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Australasia: Chatham Islands (east of South Island, New Zealand)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Oystercatchers Haematopodidae
Genus
Haematopus

Other birds in the genus Haematopus

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Chatham Islands Oystercatcher

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