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Variable Oystercatcher (Haematopus unicolor)

Variable Oystercatcher (Haematopus unicolor)
Variable Oystercatcher (Haematopus unicolor)

About Variable Oystercatcher (Haematopus unicolor)

  • Kingdom: Animals
  • Phylum: Chordates
  • Class: Birds
  • Order: Pelicans
  • Family: Oystercatchers

The variable oystercatcher is a species of wader in the family Haematopodidae. It is endemic to New Zealand. The Māori name is tōrea-pango. They are also known as 'red bills'.

Source: Wikipedia

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  • 2012-01-03

    Stewart Island, New Zealand
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  • 2012-01-09

    Fiordland National Park, New Zealand