African Oystercatcher

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African Oystercatcher (<em>Haematopus moquini</em>) is a species of Oystercatchers (<em>Haematopodidae</em>) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.

Overview

African Oystercatcher (Haematopus moquini) is a species of Oystercatchers (Haematopodidae) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Haematopus; binomial: Haematopus moquini; authority: Bonaparte, 1856.

Distribution

Breeding range: Africa. Non-breeding range: to coastal s Angola.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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