Oystercatchers Haematopodidae
Found on every continent, except Antarctica, this family consists of 1 genus. The Chatham Oystercatcher Haematopus chathamensis is listed as endangered and the African Oystercatcher Haematopus moquini is near-threatened.

Haematopus

There are 11 species within this genus.

Restricted to North America, the distinct Black Oystercatcher Haematopus bachmani is found along the Pacific rocky coastline. Their range extends from the western Aleutian Islands, south to Baja California. This Black Oystercatcher was photographed at the Point Lobos State Preserve, near Monterey, California.






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