Skip to main content

American Oystercatcher

Haematopus palliatus

Photo by beachbum732
Published on Project Noah
Zoom
NominateNominate for Wildlife Photograph of the Month
reportFlag Spotting

39.7576, -74.1062

Field Notes

Description:

Large red/orange bill, black head and neck, white underparts and wing stripe (adult).

Habitat:

Coastal beaches; feeds in shallow waters.

Reference Links:

American Oystercatcher

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (0)

Be the first to comment

Sign in to comment

Spotted for Missions

Mission
The Color Red
Mission
Coastal Wildlife of Northeastern U.S.
Mission
Birds in New Jersey
Mission
2013 Best Wildlife Photo
Mission
Mission WILD

Tags

Photographed
PublishedMarch 29, 2014

Community Sponsor

Butterfly
Become a Community Sponsor and Help Grow our Global Movement!

Accelerate our Mission to Photograph 
Every Species in the World!

Butterflies icon
Become a Community Sponsor

Wildlife Community

Wildlife Community

Join a worldwide community passionate about wildlife and nature!

Join Project Noah

Nature School

Nature School

Transform your green space into a curiosity-creating nature classroom!

Visit Nature School

Wildlife Game

Wildlife Game

Defend wildlife throughout the jungle in thrilling nature game!

Play Baboon

Nature & Conservation Organizations

Brands & Mission-Focused Companies