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A photo of a Pied Oystercatcher (Haematopus longirostris)
Pied Oystercatcher

Pied Oystercatcher

Haematopus longirostris

The pied oystercatcher (Haematopus longirostris) is a species of oystercatcher. It is a wading bird native to Australia and commonly found on its coastline. The similar South Island pied oystercatcher (H. finschi) occurs in New Zealand. This Australian species is easily recognized by the characteristic 5–8 cm long orange-red beak, slender pink legs and black and white plumage. With the wings extended, a white wing-stripe is also visible. The male and female show little differentiation, except that the males generally sport a shorter, wider beak.
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A photo of a Pied Oystercatcher photographed in  Australia
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Andrew Millar
Wednesday 24 May 2023 - 7:21am
Australia
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Gordon Goodenough
Wednesday 03 May 2023 - 5:38am
Australia
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Angus Hamilton
Wednesday 26 Apr 2023 - 3:46am
Australia
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Matthew Egan
Sunday 23 Apr 2023 - 10:19am
Australia
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