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Distinctive
delia todd

Distinctive (Haematopus longirostris)

Just come back onto the beach after a paddle was a Pied Oystercatcher, one of only two species in Australia (mind we only have one here don't we!!)
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Habitat
Off shore island beach
Location
Kakadu Beach, Bribie Island, Moreton Bay, Queensland, Australia
Date taken
24 October 2019
Scientific name
Haematopus longirostris
Equipment used
Nikon Coolpix P900 Birdwatching mode
bievreJJ
beautiful photo of this lovely oystercatcher, Delia, love these handsome waders, looking somehow familiar and yet different, top marks, many tfs!!!
 
peterow
This is a brilliant well taken close up Delia. A wonderful shot, well done.
 
Doc Duck
Very similar to ours here. I wonder if I'd know them apart if I saw them side by side. I wonder would they know the difference themselves :eek!:
 

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Asia, Australia & Pacific Islands
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