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South Island Pied Oystercatcher

Haematopus ostralegus

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Field Notes

Habitat:

Meadow

Notes:

Sometimes known as 'Sipo'

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (1)
Yasser
that beak looks like a carrot, but I can imagine how it would come in handy while wading through the shoreline looking for tasty treats.

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PublishedMarch 12, 2011

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