The Unlikely Comeback of a Coastal Icon: Lessons from the American Oystercatcher The American oystercatcher's recovery is one of the most heartening conservation success stories in recent history.
This striking shorebird was once on the brink of extinction in New England, but thanks to concerted efforts by scientists and conservationists across North America, it has made a remarkable comeback.
The bird's past was marked by significant decline due to hunting and egg collecting.