African Oystercatcher Haematopus moquini

Near Threatened

African Oystercatcher

Southern African Range: Coastal Namibia, South Africa
Area of Occupancy: 16,000 km2
Population Estimate: 2,860 individuals
Population Trend: Stable to increasing
Habitat: Rocky and sandy coastal shores, islands, bays and lagoons
Threats: Human disturbance at islands, human and vehicle disturbance at nurseries