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A Black Oystercatcher (Haematopus bachmani) This fellow was watching his or her nest which was near by. Does it look like this bird is carrying an orange pencil crayon in its mouth? Black oystercatcher,Canada,Geotagged,Haematopus bachmani,Spring Click/tap to enlarge PromotedCountry intro

A Black Oystercatcher (Haematopus bachmani)

This fellow was watching his or her nest which was near by. Does it look like this bird is carrying an orange pencil crayon in its mouth?

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Cool fact:

    "Black Oystercatchers from Alaska to about Oregon are entirely black, but southward from there birds show increasing amounts of white feathers and browner (less black) abdomens."
    - https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Black_Oystercatcher/overview

    It looks like your observation confirms this cool fact! And yes, that's one bright beak! Especially compared to the feet.     Posted 7 years ago
    1. View gary fast's profile
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      Have to say the oystercatchers around here are, indeed, all black. The article you referenced also mentioned they are noisy. That fact is also very true. They definitely let you know they are there! Posted 7 years ago
  3. View Christine Young's profile
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    Very cool looking bird! It's legs look so out of place - like chicken legs. Posted 7 years ago
    1. View gary fast's profile
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      I’ll mention that to the next one I see but I am sure I’ll just get the normal noisy response. Their legs seem to serve their purpose well as strange as they appear. Posted 7 years ago

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The Black oystercatcher

The black oystercatcher is a conspicuous black bird found on the shoreline of western North America. It ranges from the Aleutian Islands of Alaska to the coast of the Baja California peninsula.

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Similar species: Shorebirds And Allies
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Uploaded Jun 4, 2018. Captured Jun 4, 2018 09:26 in Unnamed Road, Whaletown, BC V0P 1Z0, Canada.
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  • 123mm