Statements (54)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
bird
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| gptkbp:adaptation |
adapted to coastal life
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| gptkbp:age |
fledge after about 30 to 40 days
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| gptkbp:behavior |
forages by probing in mud or sand
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| gptkbp:bodyStyle |
long and pink
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| gptkbp:breedingSeason |
spring to summer
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| gptkbp:callsFor |
loud and distinctive
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| gptkbp:clutchSize |
typically 2 to 4 eggs
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| gptkbp:colors |
black and white
bright orange bill |
| gptkbp:communityEvents |
often seen in pairs or small groups
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| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
symbol of coastal environments
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| gptkbp:culturalHeritage |
featured in literature and art
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| gptkbp:diet |
mollusks
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| gptkbp:distribution |
found worldwide except in polar regions
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| gptkbp:eggColor |
camouflaged
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| gptkbp:environmental_impact |
affected by changing weather patterns
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| gptkbp:family |
Haematopodidae
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| gptkbp:fauna |
includes other waders
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| gptkbp:fledgingPeriod |
young leave the nest quickly
|
| gptkbp:foragingBehavior |
uses bill to open shells
often seen on beaches |
| gptkbp:genus |
Haematopus
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| gptkbp:habitat |
coastal areas
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Oystercatcher
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| gptkbp:incubationPeriod |
about 28 to 32 days
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| gptkbp:interactsWith |
can be affected by coastal development
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| gptkbp:launchDate |
both parents incubate
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| gptkbp:lifespan |
up to 20 years in the wild
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| gptkbp:migration |
varies by species
some species are migratory follow coastlines some migrate seasonally |
| gptkbp:nesting |
ground
prefer sandy or pebbly areas scrapes a shallow depression in the ground |
| gptkbp:predators |
birds of prey
vulnerable to foxes and raccoons |
| gptkbp:reproduction |
lay 1 to 4 eggs
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| gptkbp:research |
subject of various ecological research.
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| gptkbp:screenings |
popular among birdwatchers
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| gptkbp:size |
medium
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| gptkbp:socialStructure |
may form loose colonies
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| gptkbp:subspecies |
several recognized subspecies
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| gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives |
least concern
monitoring populations |
| gptkbp:territory |
defends nesting territory
|
| gptkbp:vocalization |
used for communication
|
| gptkbp:wildlife |
intertidal zones
threat to populations often in estuaries |
| gptkbp:wingspan |
70 to 80 cm
distinctive black and white more mottled and brown |