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Haematopus palliatus
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. This one was spotted on the coast of Arroyo Maldonado, near La Barra in Uruguay.
Spotted on Dec 17, 2013
Submitted on Dec 22, 2013
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Thanks!
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