There are 12 known species of oystercatcher birds and depending on the species the bird can be black to black-brown, or black and white. They are found on South African and Namibian coastlines.

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Did you know that the oystercatcher rarely eats oysters? Their strong orange beaks help them to feed on mussels, worms and a few limpets.

The African black oystercatcher (Haematopus moquini) starts breeding once a year at around three or four years old and partners mate for life.

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