Blackish Oystercatcher

Haematopus ater

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Charadriiformes · Haematopodidae

About

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.

Fun Fact

The population is estimated at 15,000–80,000.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Native to the coasts of Argentina, Chile, the Falkland Islands and Peru, and it is a vagrant to Uruguay.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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