About the Blackish Oystercatcher
The blackish oystercatcher is a species of wading bird in the oystercatcher family Haematopodidae. It is found in Argentina, Chile, the Falkland Islands and Peru, and is a vagrant to Uruguay. The population is estimated at 15,000–80,000.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Oystercatchers (Haematopodidae) |
| Species | Haematopus ater |
| Species Codes | blaoys1, BLOY |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Blackish Oystercatcher belong to?
The Blackish Oystercatcher (Haematopus ater) belongs to the Oystercatchers family (Haematopodidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Blackish Oystercatcher?
The blackish oystercatcher is a species of wading bird in the oystercatcher family Haematopodidae. It is found in Argentina, Chile, the Falkland Islands and Peru, and is a vagrant to Uruguay. The population is estimated at 15,000–80,000....
Where can I report a Blackish Oystercatcher sighting?
You can log sightings of Blackish Oystercatcher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blaoys1, or on iNaturalist.
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