Chatham Islands Oystercatcher (Haematopus chathamensis)

Chatham Islands Oystercatcher, a reference photo — Photo: Jeff Flavell | Department of Conservation (NZ) · CC BY 4.0 (licence)

The Chatham Islands oystercatcher (Haematopus chathamensis) or tōrea tai (Māori), formerly known as the Chatham oystercatcher, is a species of oystercatcher. It is a wading bird endemic to the Chatham Islands, New Zealand. This species is rated by the IUCN as endangered, and has a current population of 310 to 325 birds (2004 census). The main threat is from introduced predators.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Chatham Islands Oystercatcher being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Haematopus longirostris
Haematopus finschi
Haematopus leucopodus
Haematopus unicolor
Haematopus fuliginosus
Haematopus ostralegus

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Charadriiformes
Family: Haematopodidae
Genus: Haematopus
Species: Haematopus chathamensis

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