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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 Eurasian oystercatcher is the lightest on average, at 526 grams (1 pound 2 + 1 ⁄ 2 ounces), while the sooty oystercatcher is the heaviest, at 819 g (1 lb 13 oz). [11] The plumage of all species is either all-black, or black (or dark brown) on top and white underneath.
The bird still lives up to its name, as few if any other wading birds are capable of opening oysters. This oystercatcher is unmistakable in flight, with white patches on the wings and tail, otherwise black upperparts, and white underparts. Young birds are more brown, have a white neck collar and a duller bill. The call is a distinctive loud piping.
American black oystercatcher videos on the Internet Bird Collection "Black oystercatcher"-Haematopus bachmani photo gallery VIREO-(includes picture of egg clutch) Black Oystercatcher Conservation Action Plan from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Manomet Center for Conservation Sciences
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A photo shows the colorful bird. Yellow-crested helmetshrikes had not been seen in decades and were considered a “lost bird” by the American Bird Conservancy, the university said.
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The sooty oystercatcher (Haematopus fuliginosus) is a species of oystercatcher. It is a wading bird endemic to Australia and commonly found on its coastline. It prefers rocky coastlines, but will occasionally live in estuaries. All of its feathers are black. It has a red eye, eye ring and bill, and pink legs.