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Black Oyster Catcher

Haematopus bachmani

Description:

Large shorebird. Black head and body. Large red bill. Stout, dull pink legs. Eyes yellow, with surrounding ring of red skin.

Habitat:

Rocky seacoasts and islands, less commonly sandy beaches.

Notes:

Jeff, my husband spotted this bird while working in Prince of Wales Island.

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Alaska, USA

Spotted on Mar 13, 2011
Submitted on Sep 5, 2011

Spotted for Mission

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