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American Oystercatcher
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Habitat and behaviour
Habitat: Beaches, salt marsh.
Diet: Shellfish.
Best time to spot: Orange bill.
When to look
Check local eBird bar charts for timing in your state; range and season vary a lot across the US.
Recent US sightings
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Similar birds
- Black OystercatcherUncommon · Rocky and sandy shores
- Eurasian OystercatcherLegendary · Rocky and sandy shores
- American AvocetUncommon · Shallow ponds
- American Golden-PloverUncommon · Beaches
- Bewick's WrenUncommon · Thickets
- Black SkimmerUncommon · Beaches
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