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Haematopus fuliginosus ophthalmicus
The only all black shorebird in and endemic to Australia, Sooty Oystercatchers are a "striking black [colour] with a long red bill, red eye and pink legs." (Birdlife Australia)
This pair were bathing, preening, drinking and eating along the shoreline at Pender Bay, Dampier Peninsula.
Quite a windy day but these two didn't seem bothered :) Check out this little video: https://youtu.be/9R7yz-GEyCA
Spotted on Apr 22, 2019
Submitted on Apr 29, 2019
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