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South Island pied oystercatcher tōrea

A South Island pied oystercatcher tōrea, Haematopus finschi

The South Island pied oystercatcher tōrea, Haematopus finschi, is endemic to Aotearoa. They usually breed inland on the South Island before most of the population moves to coastal areas in the North and South Islands. Their ‘nests’ are just scrapes on a mound or a raised area of sand, gravel or soil.

Published:29 April 2022Size: 6.48 MB