American Black Oystercatcher vs Magellanic Oystercatcher
Haematopus bachmani compared with Haematopus leucopodus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | American Black Oystercatcher | Magellanic Oystercatcher |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Haematopus bachmani | Haematopus leucopodus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Haematopodidae | Haematopodidae |
| Conservation Status | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 51.3 cm (20.2 in) |
| Weight | 600.25 g (21.17 oz) | 620.0 g (21.87 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-4 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
American Black Oystercatcher only
None
Magellanic Oystercatcher only
Conservation Status
American Black Oystercatcher
Magellanic 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.
Magellanic Oystercatcher
Magellanic Oystercatcher (Haematopus leucopodus) is a large 42–46 cm oystercatcher of southern South America. Black and white plumage; long straight orange-red bill; pink legs. Inhabits rocky and sandy beaches, kelp beds, and coastal grasslands from southern Chile and Argentina through Tierra del Fuego to the Falkland Islands. Common resident.