Black Oystercatcher - 2-Jan-10

Today's bird is Black Oystercatcher. This shorebird is found on the west coast of North America. Males and females are alike; they eat mollusks, crabs, marine worms. They have a piercing, repeated whistled voice.

For more information, including a voice excerpt: follow the link: http://www.allaboutbirds.o

rg/guide/Black_Oystercatch

er/id