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Magellanic Oystercatcher

Haematopus leucopodus

Classification

Class
Aves

The Magellanic oystercatcher (Haematopus leucopodus) 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. Description The Magellanic oystercatcher has a length between 42 and 46 cm (17 and 18 in).

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog