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The 'Chatham Island Oystercatcher', ''Haematopus chathamensis'', is a species of oystercatcher. It is a wading bird endemic to the Chatham Islands, New Zealand.
This species is endangered, and has a current population of 310 to 325 birds (2004 census). The main threat is from introduced predators.

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★ Database entry includes justification for why this species is endangered

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★ BirdLife Species Factsheet

★ Department of Conservation page about the species