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Black Oystercatcher

Haematopus bachmani

Photo by JoshuaGSmith
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33.7334, -118.201

Field Notes

Habitat:

Rocky Coast

Notes:

This unique shorebird is an uncommon inhabitant of rocky shores like this one. They search for mollusks and other food.

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PublishedJune 2, 2014

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