About the Magellanic Oystercatcher
The Magellanic oystercatcher is a species of wader in the family Haematopodidae. It is found in Argentina, Chile and the Falkland Islands in freshwater lake and sandy shore habitats.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Oystercatchers (Haematopodidae) |
| Species | Haematopus leucopodus |
| Species Codes | magoys1, MAOY |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Magellanic Oystercatcher belong to?
The Magellanic Oystercatcher (Haematopus leucopodus) belongs to the Oystercatchers family (Haematopodidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Magellanic Oystercatcher?
The Magellanic oystercatcher is a species of wader in the family Haematopodidae. It is found in Argentina, Chile and the Falkland Islands in freshwater lake and sandy shore habitats....
Where can I report a Magellanic Oystercatcher sighting?
You can log sightings of Magellanic Oystercatcher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code magoys1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Charadriiformes
Order
12
Species in Family
1,114
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