Pied Oystercatcher

Haematopus longirostris

Bird Life Native IUCN: Least Concern

About

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.

Size

Body up to 52 cm long

Habitat

Sandy and rocky coastlines

Distribution

Mainland Australian and Tasmanian coasts

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Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (2)

The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)
The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2016 (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)

Quick Facts

Common name: Pied Oystercatcher
Scientific name: Haematopus longirostris Vieillot, 1817
Family: Haematopodidae
Category: Bird Life › Sea Birds
Origin: Native
Conservation: Least Concern

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