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The American oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus), occasionally called the American pied oystercatcher, is a member of family Haematopodidae. The bird is marked by its black and white body and a long, thick orange beak. This shorebird is approximately 19 inches (42 – 52 cm) in length.

The American oystercatcher has distinctive black and white plumage and a long, bright orange beak. The head and breast are black and the back, wings and tail greyish-black. The underparts are white, as are feathers on the inner part of the wing which become visible during flight. The irises are yellow and the eyes have orange orbital rings. The legs are pink. Adults are about 19 inches (480 mm) in length.[2]

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. Oystercatchers raise a clutch of two or three eggs. In winter, they are found in flocks along the coast from central New Jersey to the Gulf of Mexico.[4]

These were taken at Sardinera Beach, Puerto Rico.

LY2A2600 by nenekinkin, on Flickr

LY2A2477 by nenekinkin, on Flickr

LY2A2463 by nenekinkin, on Flickr

LY2A2452 by nenekinkin, on Flickr

LY2A2443 by nenekinkin, on Flickr

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Jul 24, 2015 at 10:32 AM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · American Oystercatcher


Great birds, well captured. #3 in particular is a nice shot.

Jim



Jul 24, 2015 at 11:16 AM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · American Oystercatcher


Great set! These seem to be pretty elusive where I live and I've only seen them once... one day, I'll travel to a spot where I can see them better.


Jul 24, 2015 at 11:40 AM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · American Oystercatcher


Well done!


Jul 24, 2015 at 12:10 PM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · American Oystercatcher


Well done Oscar ~ Ron


Jul 24, 2015 at 02:22 PM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · American Oystercatcher


Thanks guy!


Jul 24, 2015 at 03:13 PM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · American Oystercatcher


Very nice set.

TFS
Geoff



Jul 24, 2015 at 05:54 PM
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Excellent set


Jul 24, 2015 at 06:39 PM





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