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Oystercatcher

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    Lori Shultz
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    great contrast with the eyes and beak! Posted 11 years ago

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The African oystercatcher

The African oystercatcher or African black oystercatcher, is a large charismatic wader resident to the mainland coasts and offshore islands of southern Africa. This near-threatened oystercatcher has a population of over 6,000 adults, which breed between November and April.

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Similar species: Shorebirds And Allies
Species identified by Claire Hamilton
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By Claire Hamilton

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Uploaded Aug 5, 2014. Captured Aug 5, 2014 13:38 in Saint Michaels Avenue, Nature's Valley, South Africa.
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  • Canon EOS 70D
  • f/6.3
  • 1/1600s
  • ISO320
  • 600mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.