African Oystercatcher Haematopus moquini in the Karoo

Authors

  • Jannie du Toit Vlakkerug, PO Box 4, Riebeek-Wes, 7306, South Africa
  • Ryan M Tippett Biodiversity and Development Institute, 25 Old Farm Road, Rondebosch, 7700 South Africa
  • Les G Underhill Biodiversity and Development Institute, 25 Old Farm Road, Rondebosch, 7700 South Africa; Department of Biological Sciences, University of Cape Town, Rondebosch, 7701, South Africa

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15641/bo.1621

Abstract

The first record of an African Oystercatcher Haematopus moquini in the Karoo is reported. The bird was a juvenile, and the observation was made c. 330 km from the coast. The date of the observation, 7 July 2024, was during a period of severe storms in the breeding range of the species in the Western Cape, South Africa, and it is likely that the juvenile oystercatcher was driven inland during its migration northwards from its natal territory.

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Published

2024-08-16

How to Cite

du Toit, J., Tippett, R. M., & Underhill, L. G. (2024). African Oystercatcher Haematopus moquini in the Karoo. Biodiversity Observations, 14, 90–92. https://doi.org/10.15641/bo.1621

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Vol. 14 (2024)

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Copyright (c) 2024 Jannie du Toit, Ryan M Tippett, Les G Underhill

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