OYSTERCATCHERS   -   HAEMATOPODIDAE


American Oystercatcher - Haematopus palliatus
American Oystercatcher
Haematopus palliatus palliatus
Concón, Region V, Chile.
(S5)


American Oystercatcher - Haematopus palliatus
American Oystercatcher
Haematopus palliatus galapagensis
Española Island, Galapagos, Ecuador
This is an endemic subspecies resident on the Galapagos. It doesn't seem to look significantly different from the nominate race. (S5)


Blackish Oystercatcher - Haematopus ater
Blackish Oystercatcher
Haematopus ater
South of Punta Arenas, Region XII, Chile.
(D3)


Magellanic Oystercatcher - Haematopus leucopodus
Magellanic Oystercatcher
Haematopus leucopodus
Torres del Paine National Park, Region XII, Chile.
(S5)















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