by Jung Lee

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The American Oystercatcher

• by Jung Lee

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Scientific Name

• Haematopus palliatus

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Pictures
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Habitat Geographic Distribution

• beaches, salt marshes
• Atlantic and gulf coasts

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Food Source

• mussels
• oysters
• clams
• barnacles
• snails

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Characteristics of the American Oystercatcher

• black-and-white shorebird
• long, red bill
• pink legs
• bold white wing patch in flight
• gather in large flocks during migration and in
  winter