Flock of oystercatchers roosting in Costa Azul, Bahía Santa María (photo by Guillermo Fernández).

American Oystercatchers on the Sinaloa Coast

The coast of Sinaloa provides critical habitat for the American Oystercatcher. Conservation efforts will require a shared vision and coordinated work between CONANP, community groups, and academics to plan and carry out monitoring and management actions.