| Appearance | The American oystercatcher is a medium-sized shorebird about 16″ long. They’re black above, white below, and have a deep orange bill, yellow-orange eyes, and pink legs. |
| Diet | Mollusks, limpets, jellyfish, starfish, and other marine life. |
| Feeder Food | N/A |
| Habitat | Interditadl areas along the beach and barrier islands. Sandy, salt marshy areas are preferred. |
| Nesting | The American oystercatcher uses a simple nest laying in the sand without any lining. Broods: 1/season Clutch: 2-4 eggs/brood Egg color: light gray with brown spots Egg size: 2.25″ x 1.55″ Incubation: 24-28 days. |
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