African Black Oystercatcher (Haematopus moquini), West Coast National Park, South Africa
The African Black Oystercatcher is the largest of all oystercatcher species. African Black Oystercatchers can be found on both rocky and sandy shores throughout the year and they attempt to breed in varied habitat types. They are territorial throughout the year.
Year: 2012
From album: Biodiversity Hotspot Cape Floristic Region, South Africa
Photographer: Peter Prokosch