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Black Oystercatcher (Haematopus bachmani) Photo taken at Boulders beach South Africa African oystercatcher,Geotagged,Haematopus moquini,South Africa,Summer Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Black Oystercatcher (Haematopus bachmani)

Photo taken at Boulders beach South Africa

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The African oystercatcher

The African oystercatcher or African black oystercatcher, is a large charismatic wader resident to the mainland coasts and offshore islands of southern Africa. This near-threatened oystercatcher has a population of over 6,000 adults, which breed between November and April.

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Similar species: Shorebirds And Allies
Species identified by Bazza
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By Bazza

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Uploaded Feb 13, 2022. Captured Feb 13, 2007 13:05 in Boulders Beach, Kleintuin Rd, Simon's Town, Cape Town, 7995, South Africa.
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  • Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL
  • f/11.0
  • 1/500s
  • ISO200
  • 300mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.