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Haematopus leucopodus Garnot, 1826 Family: Haematopodidae Order: Charadriiformes print version
Magellanic oystercatcher Huîtrier de Garnot Ostrero magallánico Magellanausternfischer
Migration: intracontinental inland from inland breeding grounds to coast

Verbreitungskarte von Haematopus leucopodus Seasonal movement from inland breeding grounds to the coast. Breeders from extreme S of range move N in winter, but distances and destinations unknown.   (del Hoyo J, Elliott A, Sargatal J (eds), 1996)


Regions: South America
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(Last update: 05.03.04 by E.Heuel)