American Oystercatcher

American Oystercatcher

American Oystercatcher is a large shorebird which has white underparts and brown upperparts, brilliant red orange needle- shaped bill. During flight the white wing patches are noticeable. Its yellow eyes are encircled by orange eye-rings. The feet and the legs of this bird is pink color. The diet includes mussels and bivalves.. black hood, long, bright red-orange needle-shaped bill. White wing patches visible in flight. Yellow eyes surrounded by orange eye-rings. Legs and feet are pink. Feeds on mussels and other bivalves. It has a Rapid direct flight.

Interesting Facts

American Oystercatchers place their long bills into mussels and other bivalves, severing the dominant adductor muscle before the shells can close up. Nesting adults will add broken shells or gravel to the nests in order to cover the speckled eggs.