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Oystercatcher chicks and eggs. Nearly all species of oystercatcher are monogamous, although there are reports of polygamy in the Eurasian oystercatcher. They are territorial during the breeding season (with a few species defending territories year round). There is strong mate and site fidelity in the species that have been studied, with one ...
The American oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus), occasionally called the American pied oystercatcher, is a member of family Haematopodidae. Originally called the "sea pie", it was renamed in 1731 when naturalist Mark Catesby claimed that he had observed the bird eating oysters. [ 2 ]
The variable oystercatcher has issues with disturbance from human activity which damages nests. [11] Habitat loss such as decreasing coastal dunes that provide essential breeding locations for the species are likely to have a large impact on all populations. Fishing nets and oil spills also pose threatening for the species. [8]
Blackish oystercatcher. Order: Charadriiformes Family: Haematopodidae. The oystercatchers are large and noisy plover-like birds, with strong bills used for smashing or prising open molluscs. American oystercatcher, Haematopus palliatus; Blackish oystercatcher, Haematopus ater (E-SA) Magellanic oystercatcher, Haematopus leucopodus (E-SA)
The Eurasian oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus) also known as the common pied oystercatcher, or (in Europe) just oystercatcher, is a wader in the oystercatcher bird family Haematopodidae. It has striking black and white plumage, a long straight orange-red bill, red eyes and relatively short dull pink legs.
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American oystercatcher. Order: Charadriiformes Family: Haematopodidae. The oystercatchers are large, obvious, noisy plover-like birds with strong bills used for smashing or prying open molluscs. One species has been recorded in New Jersey. American oystercatcher, Haematopus palliatus
American oystercatcher. Order: Charadriiformes Family: Haematopodidae. The oystercatchers are large, obvious and noisy plover-like birds, with strong bills used for smashing or prying open molluscs. One species has been recorded in North Carolina. American oystercatcher, Haematopus palliatus