Black Oystercatcher (Haematopus bachmani)

Black Oystercatcher, a reference photo — Photo: Charles J. Sharp · CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

The black oystercatcher (Haematopus bachmani) is a conspicuous black bird found on the shoreline of western North America, ranging from the Aleutian Islands of Alaska to the coast of the Baja California peninsula.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Black Oystercatcher being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Haematopus ater
Haematopus fuliginosus
Haematopus moquini

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Charadriiformes
Family: Haematopodidae
Genus: Haematopus
Species: Haematopus bachmani

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