This is an American spotted oystercatcher. The photo was taken on Bonaire. In English, this bird is called an 'American Oystercatcher', but the photo shows that it catches more than just oysters. Characteristically, this bird has a brighter coloured bill than the oystercatcher you see in the Netherlands.
Pieter Smit was born in Arnhem and has lived on Bonaire since 2010. In his spare time, he enjoys taking photos, mainly of the Caribbean island's colourful birds... Read more…