Least ConcernLong-tailed Cormorant
Microcarbo africanus
One of the 5 oystercatchers on WAnimals
Birds · Charadriiformes · Haematopodidae
Haematopus moquini
The species is abundant and widely distributed; it faces no significant short-term risk.
A large, noisy wader with entirely black plumage, red legs and a broad, strong red bill. Both sexes are alike, although females are larger and slightly longer-billed. Juveniles have soft grey plumage and do not acquire the characteristic red legs and bill until after fledging.
Weight
699 g on average
Diet
Carnivore
Feeds mainly on other animals.
Activity
Diurnal
Active mainly during the day.
Social structure
In pairs
Usually lives in pairs, sometimes for life.
Sighting difficulty
Easy
Estimated population
More than 6,000 adults
Sources consulted: IUCN Red List; Wikipedia (African oystercatcher); Hockey 2005; Bonaparte 1856
Best time: It breeds between November and April on the coasts of southern Africa
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