american oystercatcher haematopus palliatus walking the beach galveston texas

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American oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus) walking on the beach, Galveston, Texas Royalty Free Stock Photo
American oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus) walking on the beach, Galveston, Texas Royalty Free Stock Photo
   
   
   
   
   
American oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus) walking on the beach, Galveston, Texas
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
American oystercatcher (*Haematopus palliatus*) stands on a sandy beach in Galveston, Texas. The bird has striking features including a long, bright orange beak, black and white plumage, and yellow eyes. Surrounding it are piles of spaghetti bryozoan (*Amathia verticillata*), a tangled, fibrous plant-like organism. The beach is wet, reflecting blue and sandy hues, with water pools scattered around. The scene captures a typical coastal habitat.


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