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Haematopus bachmani
The black oystercatcher is a large entirely black shorebird, with a long (9 cm) bright red bill and pink legs. It has a bright yellow iris and a red eye-ring. Its plumage varies slightly from north to south, being darker further north.
Rocky shoreline of Pacific Grove, CA.
Spotted on Sep 25, 2014
Submitted on Feb 13, 2015
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