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Black Oystercatcher
blubird

Black Oystercatcher (Haematopus bachmani)

I thought the bill of this Black Oystercatcher looked more blunt than usual, perhaps indicating an injury, but in checking my photos I see that this shape is not unusual. The bill is rather like a chisel, and is laterally compressed to aid in opening oysters and mussels. Finally got a decent shot of the eye!
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Habitat
Coastal bay shoreline
Location
Bodega Bay, California, U.S.
Date taken
9 Nov 2008
Scientific name
Haematopus bachmani
Equipment used
Swaro 80HD, 30X, DCA, Nikon 8400

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North America
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blubird
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