American oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus galapagensis) chick along the shoreline on Bartolome Island in the Galapagos Island Group, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ecuador, South America

american oystercatcher chick bartolome island galapagos islands shorebird coastline wildlife nature ecuador unesco sandy beach fluffy seabird animal exploration young bird habitat shore coastal ecology biodiversity conservation galapagos south america juvenile birdwatching marine environment feeding rare species animal behavior natural habitat native species sandy habitat nestling exposure tropical wildlife shorescape playfulness avian chick behavior ornithology lush environment natural wonders fauna protected area ecosystem