Oyster catcher

Learn about the intriguing life of oyster catchers and their unique characteristics. Discover how these birds survive in their coastal habitats and why they are a vital part of the ecosystem.
Shorebirds, American Oystercatcher, Bird Carving Patterns, Oyster Catcher, Bird Barn, Molluscs, Bird Carving, Ocean Shores, Flamingo Bird

A boldly patterned shorebird with red-yellow eyes and a vivid red-orange bill, American Oystercatchers survive almost exclusively on shellfish—clams, oysters, and other saltwater molluscs. Because of this specialized diet, oystercatchers live only in a narrow ecological zone of saltmarshes and barrier beaches. Along much of the Pacific Coast they are replaced by the similar but all-dark Black Oystercatcher. American Oystercatchers are numerous but sensitive to development and traffic on the…

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