Three Black Oystercatchers

Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, British Columbia, Canada

There are two closely related species of oystercatchers that are exclusively coastal. The Black Oystercatcher ( Haematopus bachmani ) are found on rocks, like in the photo. The American Oystercatcher ( Haematopus palliatus ), which has white underparts, is found on beaches and shellbars.

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