About the Chatham Islands Oystercatcher
The Chatham Islands oystercatcher 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. The main threat is from introduced predators.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Oystercatchers (Haematopodidae) |
| Species | Haematopus chathamensis |
| Species Codes | chaoys1, CIOY |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chatham Islands Oystercatcher belong to?
The Chatham Islands Oystercatcher (Haematopus chathamensis) belongs to the Oystercatchers family (Haematopodidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Chatham Islands Oystercatcher?
The Chatham Islands Oystercatcher is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Chatham Islands Oystercatcher?
The Chatham Islands oystercatcher 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. The ...
Where can I report a Chatham Islands Oystercatcher sighting?
You can log sightings of Chatham Islands Oystercatcher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chaoys1, or on iNaturalist.
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