Birds of the World

Haematopodidae : Oystercatchers

American Black Oystercatcher

Haematopus bachmani

Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada - September 2011

American Black Oystercatchers are found in rocky habitats along the Pacific coast of North America, from Alaska to Baja California.

Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada - September 2011

It is very similar to its South American counterpart, the Blackish Oystercatcher (H. ater), but has slightly darker legs and slightly shorter wings which do not extend to the end of the tail when at rest.

Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada - September 2011

Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada - September 2011

Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada - September 2011