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American Oystercatcher
Shy, vigilant, and ever on the alert,
the Oyster-catcher walks with a certain appearance of dignity,
greatly enhanced by its handsome plumage and remarkable bill.
It is fond of remaining at all times on the sandy beaches
and oyster bars of our salt-water bays or marshes. The species
feeds mostly by sight, preying upon oysters, clams, and mussels,
but it does also probe for marine worms and other food items
in the intertidal zone. When the breeding density of American
Oystercatcher is high, birds will sometimes form nesting trios,
in which a male and two females will share nesting responsibilities
at either one or two nests.
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