American Oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus) July 22, 2020 2560 × 1829 American Oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus) American Oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus) November 2019, Napeague. Breeder, restricted range. November, 2019. Napeague, Long Island. Breeder. Restricted Range. Salt marshes and Barrier Beaches.