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haematopus palliatus

  1. American oystercatcher

    American oystercatcher

    Strictly found along our coastline, this colorful shorebird eats mostly, almost exclusively, shellfish...hence the name!
  2. American and blackish oystercatcher

    American and blackish oystercatcher

    the lighting was harsh, but I loved the sight of these two oystercatcher species side by side. No racism among them ....
  3. Juvenile American Oystercatcher

    Juvenile American Oystercatcher

  4. American Oystercatcher - Pilpiln

    American Oystercatcher - Pilpiln

    Ssp palliatus
  5. American Oystercatcher

    American Oystercatcher

    At Playa Espumilla, Galapagos Islands
  6. American Oystercatcher

    American Oystercatcher

    American Oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus subsp. palliatus) Adult. Sexes similar. San Luis Pass, Brazoria County, Texas, USA. Situated on the south-western end of Galveston Island, barrier island. Gulf of Mexico on the exposed side and West Bay on the sheltered side.
  7. American Oystercatcher (juvenile)

    American Oystercatcher (juvenile)

    American Oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus subsp. palliatus) Juvenile. Photographed in Goose Island State Park, Aransas County, Texas, USA. Shoreline of Aransas Bay.
  8. American Oystercatcher

    American Oystercatcher

    American Oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus subsp. palliatus) Photographed at the Villa Marshes south of Lima, Lima Department, Peru. Open beach between the Pacific Ocean and a fresh water marsh.
  9. American Oystercatcher

    American Oystercatcher

  10. American Oystercatcher, Haematopus palliatus

    American Oystercatcher, Haematopus palliatus

    I've seen this bird on Bonaire, but never could get close to take a good picture. But during my trip to the Galapagos I got this nice opportunity..
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