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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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Joe Hemmings
Saturday 09 Sep 2023 - 4:15am
Australia
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Matthew Jacobs
Wednesday 06 Sep 2023 - 7:44pm
Australia
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Rocco Du Toit
Friday 01 Sep 2023 - 11:43am
Australia
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Matthew Jacobs
Monday 07 Aug 2023 - 8:20pm
Australia
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