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Haematopus fuliginosus
The Sooty Oystercatcher is a striking black shorebird with a long red bill, red eye and pink legs. Young birds are duller and browner.
Coastal foreshore
Feeding: The Sooty Oystercatcher feeds on molluscs, crabs and other crustaceans, marine worms, starfish and sea urchins, and small fish. It uses its long bill to stab at prey or to lever, prise or hammer open food items. It drinks seawater Breeding: The Sooty Oystercatcher breeds in colonies, with both members of a breeding pair incubating eggs and caring for the young. They nest in a scrape on the ground among pebbles or shells on rocky shores or cliffs.
5 Comments
Beautiful MacC! Such a casual stroll it seems to be on.
Great pictures and so rare !
Fantastic photo's ..got to love the oyster catchers.
Very nice!!
Beautiful photos, Mac!