American Oystercatcher

The American Oystercatcher is found in coastal habitats and nests on beaches on coastal islands. Marine invertebrates are their main source of food. Their large heavy beak, bright orange in color, is used to pry open bivalve mollusks such as oysters, clams and mussels. Less mature birds have a duller bill with lighter edges to their otherwise black feathers. The American Oystercatcher's population is under threat due to the development and recreational use of their nesting beaches, however their numbers are not low enough to be considered a protected species.

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