American Oystercatcher

Exclusively coastal from Cape Cod to Chile. Found on beaches and shell bars where it feeds on mollusks, crabs and marine worms. A very striking, noisy and heavy-bodied black headed shorebird with a dark back, white belly, large white wing and tail patches and a large straight red bill which is flattened laterally. Yellow eye with a red eye ring. Breeds on spoil islands. Population in decline.

Body Length: 17.5"
Wing Span: 32"
Weight: 1.4 lbs