About the Black Oystercatcher
The black oystercatcher is a conspicuous black bird found on the shoreline of western North America, ranging from the Aleutian Islands of Alaska to the coast of the Baja California peninsula.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Oystercatchers (Haematopodidae) |
| Species | Haematopus bachmani |
| Species Codes | blkoys, BLOY |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black Oystercatcher belong to?
The Black Oystercatcher (Haematopus bachmani) belongs to the Oystercatchers family (Haematopodidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Black Oystercatcher?
The black oystercatcher is a conspicuous black bird found on the shoreline of western North America, ranging from the Aleutian Islands of Alaska to the coast of the Baja California peninsula....
Where can I report a Black Oystercatcher sighting?
You can log sightings of Black Oystercatcher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blkoys, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Charadriiformes
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Quick Stats
Charadriiformes
Order
12
Species in Family
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