Black Oystercatcher Birds Likely to be Observed in Oregon

Location in Oregon
Blue is Winter range - Red is Summer range
Purple is Year-round range - Yellow is Migration range

Black Oystercatcher range

Black Oystercatcher

Haematopus bachmani - Uncommon. Prefers rocky shores. Note the black body, red bill, and pink legs. In courting males display by walking up to the female with bowed head. The flight is strong, and flocks fly in lines in V-formation. Calls are short peeps.

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