American Oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus) September 23, 2019 2048 × 1638 NY Birds Gallery American Oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus) June 2019, Napeague. Breeder, restricted range. June, 2019. Napeague, Long Island, New York. Breeder. Restricted Range. Salt marshes and Barrier Beaches.