CHARADRIIFORMES: Haematopodidae

Haematopus longirostris  

Australian Pied Oystercatcher (Haematopus longirostris)
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© Geoff Walker 2009
Toorbul, QLD (Oct, 2009)

The Toorbul roost is an important area for migrating and non migrating shorebirds.

These oystercatchers are a common sight here.

Australian Pied Oystercatcher (Haematopus longirostris)

Australian Pied Oystercatcher

Australian Pied Oystercatcher (Haematopus longirostris)

Australian Pied Oystercatcher