Rare African Black Oystercatcher in South Africa - Endangered Bird Species (00003884)
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Description: The African Black Oystercatcher (Haematopus moquini) is a unique bird species that exclusively breeds in Africa. This rare endemic coastal bird in South Africa is critically endangered. With a global population of only a few hundred breeding pairs, protective measures are urgently needed to ensure its survival.
Location: Western Cape, Dyer Island, South Africa
Date of Capture: 13.05.2001