Impressive African Black Oystercatcher on the South African Coast (00003890)
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Description: The African Black Oystercatcher (Haematopus moquini) is the only species of oystercatchers that breeds in Africa. This rare endemic coastal bird in South Africa is critically endangered. Despite 75 percent of the world population of the African Black Oystercatcher residing in South Africa and the coast of Namibia, less than 500 breeding pairs were recorded in 2001. Immediate protective measures are urgently needed to preserve this species.
Location: Western Cape, Dyer Island, South Africa
Date of Capture: 13.05.2001