American Oystercatcher
American Oystercatcher (<em>Haematopus palliatus</em>) is a species of Oystercatchers (<em>Haematopodidae</em>) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.
Overview
American Oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus) is a species of Oystercatchers (Haematopodidae) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Haematopus; binomial: Haematopus palliatus; authority: Temminck, 1820.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Nearctic, Middle America and South America.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
