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American Oystercatcher

Haematopus palliatus

Photo by Ajwerko
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Field Notes

Description:

A large, boldly patterned bird, the American Oystercatcher is conspicuous along ocean shores and salt marshes. True to its name, it is specialized in feeding on bivalves (oysters, clams, and mussels) and uses its brightly colored bill to get at them.

Habitat:

I spotted this bird in Florida on the beach.

Reference Links:

American Oystercatcher, Identification, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornith…

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PublishedJuly 18, 2013

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