American Oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus)
American Oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus)
The American Oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus) is a shorebird found in coastal habitats; during migration season, they move to mud or salt flats that are exposed by the tide. They are found on the Atlantic coast of North America from New England to northern Florida, and also on the Gulf coast and Pacific coast of California, Mexico, Central America, Peru, and Chile. Their diet consists of marine invertebrates, and their large, heavy beaks aid in prying open bivalve mollusks like oysters. Physically the American Oystercatcher has a bright orange beak, black and white plumage, and yellow irises with orange orbital rings.
The American Oystercatcher has a wingspan in the range of 31.9”-35” (81-89 cm) and total weight of .88-1.54 lb (.4-.7 kg). The body of the American Oystercatcher has an overall length between 15.75”-17.3” (40-44 cm), body width of 3.9”-4.7” (10-12 cm), and standing height of roughly 9.8”-11” (25-28 cm). The typical lifespan of the American Oystercatcher is between 10-17 years.
The American Oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus) is a shorebird found in coastal habitats; during migration season, they move to mud or salt flats that are exposed by the tide. They are found on the Atlantic coast of North America from New England to northern Florida, and also on the Gulf coast and Pacific coast of California, Mexico, Central America, Peru, and Chile. Their diet consists of marine invertebrates, and their large, heavy beaks aid in prying open bivalve mollusks like oysters. Physically the American Oystercatcher has a bright orange beak, black and white plumage, and yellow irises with orange orbital rings.
The American Oystercatcher has a wingspan in the range of 31.9”-35” (81-89 cm) and total weight of .88-1.54 lb (.4-.7 kg). The body of the American Oystercatcher has an overall length between 15.75”-17.3” (40-44 cm), body width of 3.9”-4.7” (10-12 cm), and standing height of roughly 9.8”-11” (25-28 cm). The typical lifespan of the American Oystercatcher is between 10-17 years.
