Chatham Islands Oystercatcher
Haematopus chathamensis
The Chatham Islands oystercatcher 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. The main threat is from introduced predators.
- Scientific name
- Haematopus chathamensis
- Family
- Oystercatchers
- IUCN status
- EN