Chatham Islands Oystercatcher
Chatham Islands Oystercatcher (<em>Haematopus chathamensis</em>) is a species of Oystercatchers (<em>Haematopodidae</em>) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.
Overview
Chatham Islands Oystercatcher (Haematopus chathamensis) is a species of Oystercatchers (Haematopodidae) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Haematopus; binomial: Haematopus chathamensis; authority: Hartert, EJO, 1927.
Distribution
Breeding range: Australasia.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Haematopus chathamensis is split from H. unicolor (Turbott 1990). Change (14.2) English name from Chatham Oystercatcher to Chatham Islands Oystercatcher to align with other major world bird lists.
