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Oystercatcher

Haematopus unicolor

Photo by Traveleer
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Could not get closer. Sadly I did not bring my telephoto lens. Beautiful birds!

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Malcolm Wilton-Jones
There are 2 Oystercatcher species in New Zealand, the other one being known as the South Island Pied Oystercatcher, Haematopus ostralegus. It usually only breeds in the South Island although non-breeding birds can be found all over North Island at any time of year. Haematopus unicolor is sometimes referred to as Variable Oystercatcher.

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PublishedJanuary 25, 2017

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