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Haematopus palliatus
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
shores, oyster beds, salt marshes
Spotted on Feb 15, 2015
Submitted on Feb 18, 2015
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