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American Oystercatcher


Haematopus palliatus

True to its name, this bird is specialized in feeding on bivalves
oysters, clams, and mussels) and uses its brightly colored bill to get at them.

The bird is classified as a species of high concern in shorebird conservation plans
for the Eastern and Gulf coasts of the US because of its small overall population
(11,000) individiuals, widespread habitat loss. The species occurs only in the coastal
zones that support intertidal shellfish beds.
Pair in Flight
Pair in Flight		 Adult in Flight
Adult in Flight		 American Oystercatcher
American Oystercatcher		 American Oystercatcher
American Oystercatcher 		American Oystercatcher
American Oystercatcher 		American Oystercatcher
American Oystercatcher
American Oystercatchers
American Oystercatchers 		American Oystercatchers with Terns and Plovers
American Oystercatchers with Terns and Plovers

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