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De_Hoop, African_Black_Oystercatcher This was taken in september 2016 in De Hoop National Park, South Africa. African Black Oystercatcher,African oystercatcher,De Hoop NP,Geotagged,Haematopus moquini,South Africa,South Africa-2016,Spring Click/tap to enlarge

De_Hoop, African_Black_Oystercatcher

This was taken in september 2016 in De Hoop National Park, South Africa.

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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 stephen whittaker
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By stephen whittaker

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Uploaded Sep 29, 2017. Captured Sep 24, 2016 11:55 in Unnamed Road, Overberg DC, South Africa.
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  • NIKON D7200
  • f/9.0
  • 10/4000s
  • ISO200
  • 400mm