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Haematopus palliatus
© Michael Libbe A large, boldly patterned bird, the American Oystercatcher is conspicuous along ocean shores and salt marshes. True to its name, it is specialized in feeding on bivalves (oysters, clams, and mussels) and uses its brightly colored bill to get at them. Cornell Lab
Anna Maria FL: shore Gulf of Mexico
Spotted on Apr 15, 2012
Submitted on Apr 15, 2012
3 Comments
Fantastic photo, one of my favorite birds
Thanks Karen...this bird is a real looker.
Great pic!