American Black Oystercatcher vs Eurasian Oystercatcher
Haematopus bachmani compared with Haematopus ostralegus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | American Black Oystercatcher | Eurasian Oystercatcher |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Haematopus bachmani | Haematopus ostralegus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Haematopodidae | Haematopodidae |
| Conservation Status | Not Evaluated | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 50.1 cm (19.7 in) |
| Weight | 600.25 g (21.17 oz) | 600.0 g (21.16 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-4 | 2-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
American Black Oystercatcher only
None
Eurasian Oystercatcher only
Conservation Status
Not Evaluated
American Black Oystercatcher
Near Threatened
Eurasian 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.
Eurasian Oystercatcher
Eurasian Oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus) is a large 40–48 cm, familiar black and white shorebird of Eurasia and Africa. Black upperparts and breast; white underparts; long orange-red bill; pink legs. Inhabits rocky and sandy coasts, tidal mudflats, and inland rivers. Migratory; winters in Africa and Southern Europe.