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American Oystercatcher

Haematopus palliatus

Photo by Ric3
Published on Project Noah
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28.0138, -82.6965

Field Notes

Description:

Fairly large bird w/ distinct orangish eyes and beak, black head, and white underbelly.

Habitat:

Breeds along the coast. Winters in small flocks.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (1)
ceherzog
Nice Ric! Thanks for supporting my mission Shorebirds of the Gulf Coast...hope to see many more of your spottings!

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Birds of the Southeast U.S.
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Shorebirds of the Gulf Coast
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PublishedMarch 12, 2013

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