The American Oystercatcher Working Group seeks to develop, support, and implement rangewide research and management efforts that promote the conservation of American Oystercatchers and their habitats through individual and partnership-based initiatives guided by recommendations of the Working Group’s membership. Learn more.

Banded American Oystercatcher.

Report Banded Birds

The American Oystercatcher banding scheme is unusual in its coordination and scope. You can help researchers and wildlife managers monitor American Oystercatcher populations by reporting banded birds.

American Oystercatchers with chick.

Learn About AMOY

The full Birds of the World (formerly Birds of North America) species account, authored collectively by the Working Group, is available here.

2018 field trip.

Annual Working Group Meeting

The 2026 Working Group meeting will take place December 1-4 virtually and on Seabrook Island, SC! Check back over the spring and summer for updates as our plans develop and visit the 2025 meeting page for resources including recordings, notes, and slideshows.