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Birdsong field guide

Canarian Oystercatcher

Haematopus meadewaldoi

A now-extinct shorebird endemic to the eastern Canary Islands, characterized by its striking all-black plumage and vibrant orange-red bill.

What it sounds like

Described as a loud, piercing whistling 'pic-pic-pic' or a piping 'klee-wee' typical of the genus Haematopus.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

No reference call found yet · Xeno-canto

Field notes

The species is officially declared extinct, with the last confirmed specimen collected in 1913 and no reliable sightings since the mid-20th century.
It was locally known as 'cuervo marino' (sea raven) by the inhabitants of the Canary Islands due to its jet-black feathers.
Unlike the Eurasian Oystercatcher, it lacked white wing or tail patches, appearing entirely dark except for its eyes, bill, and legs.
Its extinction was largely driven by the over-harvesting of intertidal invertebrates, which constituted its primary food source, and predation by introduced mammals.
It was specifically restricted to the eastern islands of the archipelago, including Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, and the smaller islets of the Chinijo Archipelago.

Habitat

Rocky shorelines and pebble beaches adjacent to the intertidal zone.

Range

Eastern Canary Islands, Spain.

Similar & commonly confused birds

African OystercatcherHaematopus moquini American OystercatcherHaematopus palliatus Black OystercatcherHaematopus bachmani Blackish OystercatcherHaematopus ater Chatham Islands OystercatcherHaematopus chathamensis Eurasian OystercatcherHaematopus ostralegus Magellanic OystercatcherHaematopus leucopodus Pied OystercatcherHaematopus longirostris

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