American Oystercatcher – Signed Fine Art Print

Information about the American Oystercatcher:

The American Oystercatcher is a member of the family Haematopodidae, which is the group of a birds referred to as Oystercatchers, which includes about 10 species. This shorebird is commonly encountered on the beaches and rocky coastlines of the western North American continent from Alaska to the Baja Peninsula. As the common name suggests, this bird forages for oysters and other mollusks such as mussels, limpets and chitons. It will also prey on crabs, barnacles and other small invertebrates. The scientific name was given to the bird by James Audubon for his friend John Bachman.

The poster is printed on matte, museum-quality paper with Giclée printing quality:
• Paper thickness: 10.3 mil
• Paper weight: 5.6 oz/y² (192 g/m²)
• Opacity: 94%

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