How Do You Spot An American Oystercatcher?
The American Oystercatcher is a strikingly beautiful seabird that lives along the coasts of the Americas. True to its name, this bird eats oysters and other bivalves that it finds in or near the ocean. Spot the American Oystercatcher during the summer along the coasts of the United States, Mexico and South America. You’ll also find this bird along the Pacific coast from Baja, California through South America and along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts from Massachusetts southward. In the winter, this shorebird also lives along the coasts, but only south of New Jersey on the Atlantic coast, in addition to the Pacific and Gulf coasts. Shorelines, beaches, marshes and mudflats are the preferred habitats of the American Oystercatcher. Marvel at the size of this large shorebird. Ranging from 16 to 17 inches, the American Oystercatcher has a wingspan that is approximately 32-inches wide. This bird weighs between 14 and 25 oz. Observe the eye-catching appearance of the American Oystercatcher. An A
