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Sooty Oystercatcher

Haematopus fuliginosus

Photo by pamsai
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Description:

The sooty oystercatcher (Haematopus fuliginosus) is a species of oystercatcher. It is a wading bird endemic to Australia and commonly found on its coastline. All of its feathers are black. It has a red eye, eye ring and bill, and pink legs.

These birds were feeding on shellfish on the rocks.

Habitat:

Intertidal zone with a mixture of rock shelves and sand

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Sooty oystercatcher

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