Haematopus palliatus

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:adaptations adapted to coastal life
gptkbp:adult_plumage brown and mottled
distinctive black head
gptkbp:breeding_range coastal North America
gptkbp:breeding_season spring to summer
gptkbp:class gptkb:Aves
gptkbp:climate_impact sensitive to climate change
gptkbp:clutch_size 1–4 eggs
gptkbp:color long and straight
gptkbp:color_scheme contrasting black and white
gptkbp:coloration black and white
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:American_Oystercatcher
gptkbp:conservation_efforts habitat protection
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:diet gptkb:mollusks
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:egg_color speckled brown
gptkbp:family gptkb:Haematopodidae
gptkbp:fledging_period 30–40 days
gptkbp:foraging_behavior visual forager
hammering shells
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Haematopus
gptkbp:habitat coastal areas
sandy beaches
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Haematopus palliatus
gptkbp:impact habitat loss
gptkbp:incubation_period 28–32 days
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:Animalia
gptkbp:length 40–50 cm
gptkbp:local_names gptkb:Oystercatcher
gptkbp:migration partial migrant
short distances
gptkbp:nesting variable
scrape nest
gptkbp:nesting_site gptkb:ground
gptkbp:order gptkb:Charadriiformes
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Chordata
gptkbp:predators foxes
gptkbp:related_species Haematopus ostralegus
Haematopus fuliginosus
gptkbp:social_behavior gregarious
gptkbp:social_structure monogamous pairs
gptkbp:subspecies Haematopus palliatus palliatus
Haematopus palliatus bachmani
gptkbp:territorial_behavior defends nesting area
gptkbp:vocalization loud calls
gptkbp:weight 500–800 g
gptkbp:wingspan 80–90 cm
gptkbp:wintering_range gptkb:southern_United_States
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:American_oystercatcher
gptkb:American_Oystercatcher
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6