Pied Oystercatcher
Haematopus longirostris
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Pied Oystercatcher (Haematopus longirostris) is a large 40–47 cm oystercatcher of Australia and New Guinea. Black and white patterning; bright orange-red bill; pink legs; orange eye ring. Inhabits sandy beaches, estuaries, and tidal flats around Australian coastline. Common and familiar beach bird.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 55.1 cm | 21.7 in |
| Weight | 617.0 g | 21.76 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 28-32 days. Fledging: 42-56 days.
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Haematopodidae (Oystercatchers) |
| Genus | Haematopus |
| Species | Haematopus longirostris |
Distribution
Pied Oystercatcher has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Haematopodidae family