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Black Oystercatcher

Haematopus bachmani · Haematopodidae · Charadriiformes

Best monthsApr · Aug–Sepmost records
Records103,244in 1 country
Most seen inCanada103,244 records
Red List–IUCN status
Black Oystercatcher
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About

Black Oystercatcher in brief

The black oystercatcher (Haematopus bachmani) is a bird of the Haematopodidae family — species of bird.

In Canada it has 103,244 published records. It is recorded through much of the year, most often in April, August and September.

Records by month

All countries combined · the strongest months highlighted
Where & when

When to look in each country

Canada103,244 records · best Aug, Sep
Map

Where it has been recorded

Density of published records; brighter cells have more records.

Relatives

More of the Haematopodidae family

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Eurasian Oystercatcher
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Eurasian Oystercatcher

Haematopus ostralegus
Eurasian Oystercatcher