Birds of Cuba, Vagrant Visitors, Introduced Birds and Possibilities
American Oystercatcher
Huîtrier d'Amérique
Haematopus palliatus
Life, Habitat & Pictures of the American Oystercatcher
| B L | W W | W | Family | Latin Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17.5" 44.4cm | 32" 81.3cm | 1.4lb 635g | Haematopodidae | Haematopus palliatus |
- Breeding
- Year Around
- Winter
Distribution: The American Oystercatcher is a large shorebird seen mostly on the Atlantic and Mexican coastlines. This oystercatcher has a similar appearance to the European Oystercatcher, which is a rare vagrant to North America. It can be seen from the Maine coastline south to the tip of Florida. Also seen west along the Gulf of Mexico to the southern tip of Mexico and along the Pacific Mexican coastline to California. This large shorebird has been seen in Cuba.