Oystercatcher Variable (Haematopus unicolor) light phase – endemic – New Zealand

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Oystercatcher Variable (Haematopus unicolor) light phase – endemic – New Zealand

This light phase Variable Oystercatcher is hard to separate it from the rare Chatam Island Oystercatcher which is apparently local to that island.

  • Species:Variable Oystercatcher (Haematopus unicolor)
  • Bird Type:Light phase - endemic
  • FamilyOystercatchers (Haematopidae)
  • Date Taken20110203
  • Location:Bucklands Beach near Auckland
  • Area:North Island
  • Country:New Zealand
  • Region:Australasia
Photo File Ref: BNZ03803a Oystercatcher Variable (light phase) E 1 Auckland NI Feb11 PWH_0034
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