An American Oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus); with its distinctive black and white plumage and bright red beak; stands in the shallow surf on a be

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An American Oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus); with its distinctive black and white plumage and bright red beak; stands in the shallow surf on a beach in Mexico. The bird is facing to the left; with its head turned slightly to the right; suggesting it is alert and watching its surroundings. The water is choppy; creating a background of whitecaps and foam.

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Size: 4379px × 2623px
Location: Mexico
Photo credit: © Rachel Kolokoff Hopper / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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