Fascinating African Black Oystercatcher in Western Cape, South Africa (00003846)
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Description: The African Black Oystercatcher (Haematopus moquini) is an endemic bird species that breeds in Africa. This rare coastal bird is critically endangered and urgently requires protective measures. With a global population of less than 500 breeding pairs, the African Black Oystercatcher is a symbol of the fragile ecosystems along the coast of South Africa and Namibia.
Location: Western Cape, Dyer Island, South Africa
Date of Capture: 13.05.2001