Mangoverde :: World Bird Guide :: Oystercatchers :: Black Oystercatcher

Black Oystercatcher Haematopus bachmani

Described by: Audubon (1838)
Alternate common name(s): American Black Oystercatcher
Old scientific name(s): None known by website authors

Photographs

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Range

Pacific coast of North America;
W. Aleutians w. to Kiska and s. Alaska (Round Is.) s. along coast of w. Canada (British Columbia), and w. United States to nw. Mexico (c. Baja s. to Punta Abreojos and Isla Natividad including Los Coronados Is.).
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North America n. of Mexican border;
Summer: s. ALK from the Aleutians to coastal BCO, WAS, ORG, and CAL;
Winter: s. ALK from the Aleutians to BCO, WAS, ORG, and CAL;

Videos

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Sounds

Location unknown - Date unknown Source: The Royal British Columbia Museum

References

Clements, James F. Birds of the World: A Checklist. Vista, CA: Ibis Publishing Company, 2000.

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