About the Chatham Islands Oystercatcher
The Chatham Islands Oystercatcher (Haematopus chathamensis) is a species of bird in the Oystercatchers family (Haematopodidae), within the order Charadriiformes. This family contains 12 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code chaoys1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Oystercatchers (Haematopodidae) |
| Species | Haematopus chathamensis |
| Species Codes | chaoys1, CIOY |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chatham Islands Oystercatcher belong to?
The Chatham Islands Oystercatcher (Haematopus chathamensis) belongs to the Oystercatchers family (Haematopodidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Chatham Islands Oystercatcher?
The Chatham Islands Oystercatcher is a member of the Oystercatchers family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Chatham Islands Oystercatcher sighting?
You can log sightings of Chatham Islands Oystercatcher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chaoys1, or on iNaturalist.