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American oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus)
| Scientific Classification | |
|---|---|
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Charadriiformes |
| Family: | Haematopodidae |
| Species: | Haematopus palliatus |
| Common: | American oystercatcher |
The American oystercatcher is a species of shorebird of the oystercatcher family. It is found on both coasts of the United States south to northern South America.
Identification
Adults
The male and female American oystercatcher are similar in appearance. They are a large shorebird with a black head, large red bill, brown back and white underparts. They have stout dull pink legs. They have a bold white stripe in the wings and a white rump that is visible in flight.
Immature
Immature birds are similar to adults but the bill is duller and the back has scaly light edges to the feathers.
Gallery
American oystercatcher
San Salvador, Galápagos (2010)
Related Page Hierarchy
Kingdom: Animalia (animals)Class: Aves (birds)Order: Charadriiformes (shorebirds)Family: Haematopodidae (Oystercatchers)American oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus)