Similar to American Oystercatcher,
with whom he lives. Head, back,black wings and chest.
Yellow lid. The white area that separates the chest from foldedwing is less
noticeable.
The all white schools, give a different wing design that sets it apartin
flight
of H.palliatus. Inhabits southern seashores and lagoons. The juvenile and a
bit darker iris.
Photographs obtained in Puerto Montt, Chile.
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BLACKISH OYSTERCATCHER:Haematopus ater
Inhabits Costs marine in Patagonia.
In the nest
Pigeon
Young
Adults
Images taken at the Monte Leon National Park
and the Penguin Island, province of Santa Cruz SoundVideos