American Black Oystercatcher vs South Island Oystercatcher
Haematopus bachmani compared with Haematopus finschi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | American Black Oystercatcher | South Island Oystercatcher |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Haematopus bachmani | Haematopus finschi |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Haematopodidae | Haematopodidae |
| Conservation Status | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 50.4 cm (19.8 in) |
| Weight | 600.25 g (21.17 oz) | 534.25 g (18.85 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-4 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
American Black Oystercatcher only
None
South Island Oystercatcher only
Conservation Status
Not Evaluated
American Black Oystercatcher
Least Concern
South Island Oystercatcher
About These Birds
American Black Oystercatcher
American Black Oystercatcher (Haematopus bachmani) is a large 42–47 cm all-dark oystercatcher of the Pacific coast of North America. Sooty black plumage; bright orange-red bill; pale pinkish legs; yellow eye with orange ring. Inhabits rocky coasts and offshore islands from Alaska south to Baja California. Feeds on mussels, limpets, and barnacles.
South Island Oystercatcher
South Island Oystercatcher (Haematopus finschi) is a large 44–49 cm oystercatcher endemic to New Zealand. Black above, white below; orange-red bill; pinkish legs. Breeds on braided riverbeds of South Island; winters on North Island and Stewart Island tidal flats. The only New Zealand oystercatcher that migrates between islands.