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One-footed American Pied Oystercatcher

Haematopus palliatus

Photo by remco.douma
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Field Notes

Description:

The American oystercatcher (also called the American pied oystercatcher), is marked by its black and white body and a long, thick orange beak. This shorebird is approximately 42 – 52 cm in length. This specific specimen is missing its left foot, although it didn't seem too bothered by it. It clearly had found a way to be somewhat comfortable when resting, and it doesn't look like he's underfed.

Habitat:

Oystercatchers are closely tied to coastal habitats. They nest on beaches on coastal islands and feed on marine invertebrates. The large, heavy beak is used to pry open bivalve mollusks.

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PublishedAugust 13, 2014

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