19,415 observationsVulnerable
Black Oystercatcher
Haematopus bachmani
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Charadriiformes ›Family: Haematopodidae ›Genus: Haematopus
About
The black oystercatcher (Haematopus bachmani) is a conspicuous black bird found on the shoreline of western North America. It ranges from the Aleutian Islands of Alaska to the coast of the Baja California peninsula.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Black Oystercatcher is Haematopus bachmani.
- Black Oystercatcher belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Black Oystercatcher belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Black Oystercatcher belongs to the class Aves.
- Black Oystercatcher belongs to the order Charadriiformes.
- Black Oystercatcher belongs to the family Haematopodidae.
- Black Oystercatcher belongs to the genus Haematopus.