Sooty Oystercatcher
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Haematopus fuliginosus Gould, 1845 |
The Sooty Oystercatcher, Haematopus fuliginosus, is a species of oystercatcher. It is a wading bird native to Australia and commonly found on its coastline. It prefers rocky coastlines, but will occasionally live in estuaries.
All of its feathers are black. It has a red eye, eye ring and bill, and pink legs.
[edit] References
- BirdLife International (2004). Haematopus fuliginosus. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. Retrieved on 11 May 2006. Database entry includes justification for why this species is of least concern