Australian Pied Oystercatcher

Haematopus longirostris
Photo: Shirley Hitschmann

Photo: Shirley Hitschmann

Photo: Shirley Hitschmann

Photo: Shirley Hitschmann

Bird Description:

A bold black and white bird with a long orange bill and legs. Uses its bill to pry open shellfish.

Special features:

Bright red-orange bill and eye-ring, loud piping call

Did you know?:

Pairs mate for life and defend their beach territory with enthusiasm.

View more information on this bird at Birdlife Australia: https://birdlife.org.au/bird-profiles/australian-pied-oystercatcher

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