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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.
I spotted this bird in Florida on the beach.
Spotted on Jul 18, 2013
Submitted on Jul 18, 2013
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