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American Oystercatcher

Haematopus palliatus

Least Concern

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The American Oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus) is a species in the genus Haematopus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇳🇴 Norway 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Charadriiformes (Charadriiformes)

Species

Haematopus palliatus (American Oystercatcher)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アメリカミヤコドリ

Chinese 美洲蛎鹬

Spanish Ostrero americano

French Huîtrier d'Amérique

German Braunmantel-Austernfischer

Portuguese piru-piru

Russian Американский кулик-сорока

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African Oystercatcher

Haematopus moquini

Least Concern

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Blackish Oystercatcher

Canarian Oystercatcher

Haematopus meadewaldoi

Extinct

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Chatham Oystercatcher

Haematopus chathamensis

Endangered

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Eurasian Oystercatcher

Haematopus ostralegus

Least Concern

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Magellanic Oystercatcher

Haematopus leucopodus

Least Concern

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Pied Oystercatcher

Haematopus longirostris

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of American Oystercatcher?

The scientific name of American Oystercatcher is Haematopus palliatus. It belongs to the genus Haematopus.

What is the conservation status of American Oystercatcher?

American Oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does American Oystercatcher live?

American Oystercatcher is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does American Oystercatcher belong to?

American Oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus) belongs to the genus Haematopus, which is part of the taxonomic family Haematopodidae.

Is American Oystercatcher endangered?

No, American Oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does American Oystercatcher belong to?

American Oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of American Oystercatcher?

The closest relatives of American Oystercatcher in the genus Haematopus include African Oystercatcher, Blackish Oystercatcher, Black Oystercatcher, Canarian Oystercatcher, Chatham Oystercatcher.