Go Birding
African Black Oystercatcher
Haematopus moquini
The African oystercatcher or African black oystercatcher ( Haematopus moquini ), is a large charismatic wader resident to the mainland coasts and offshore islands of southern Africa.
Go Birding
African Black Oystercatcher
Haematopus moquini
The African oystercatcher or African black oystercatcher ( Haematopus moquini ), is a large charismatic wader resident to the mainland coasts and offshore islands of southern Africa.
Species insights▾
When to visit
Here year-round
A resident species, so no month is the wrong month. We would rather say that than invent a best time.
Best monthsAny month
Sightings4,317 records
Curve from 4,317 national iNaturalist observations, not from one property. Single-month spikes are discarded as upload artefacts, and below 50 records we show no curve at all.
Where you'll find it
Western Cape and beyond
Provinces where African Black Oystercatcher is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
4,317 records, iNaturalist
Places to stay
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