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American Oystercatcher

Haematopus palliatus

Description:

A large shorebird with a black head and a large red bill.

Habitat:

During the breeding season, American Oystercatchers can be found in coastal habitats including sand or shell beaches, dunes, saltmarsh, and mudflats.

Notes:

Spotted in Milford, CT

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Christine Y.
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Christine Y.

Connecticut, USA

Spotted on Aug 8, 2015
Submitted on Apr 17, 2016

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