The Black Oystercatcher (Haematopus bachmani) belongs to the family Charadriidae which includes Avocets, Oystercatchers, Plovers, and Stilts.
Length. 16.5-18.5 inches
Habitat. rocky coasts and islands.
Nesting. Nest is a hollow in gravel. Eggs 1-4, buff, spotted with dark brown. Incubation about 24-29 days, by both sexes. Young downy; leav nest soon after hatching; become independent at about 5 weeks.
Food. Mussels, starfish, marine worms crustaceans and other marine animals.
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Taxonomic Hierarchy
- Order: Ciconiiformes
Auks, Herons, Ibises, Penguins, Storks
- Family: Charadriidae
Avocets, Oystercatchers, Plovers, Stilts
- Genus: Haematopus
Oystercatchers
- Species: Haematopus bachmani
Black Oystercatcher
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