What is another word for Genus Haematopus?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnəs hˈiːmɐtˌɒpəs] (IPA) 
Genus Haematopus refers to a group of birds commonly known as oystercatchers. The term 'oystercatcher' precisely describes the bird's feeding habits of feeding on bivalve mollusks. However, there are several synonyms for this group of birds, including the American oystercatcher, pied oystercatcher, and black oystercatcher. The American oystercatcher is found along the coastlines of North and South America while the pied oystercatcher is found along the shores of Australia and New Zealand. The black oystercatcher is found in the Pacific Northwest of North America. Despite their geographical differences, all of these birds have distinctive characteristics that make them unique members of the Haematopus genus.
