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The sooty oystercatcher is a species of oystercatcher. It is a wading bird endemic to Australia and commonly found on its coastline. It prefers rocky coastlines, but will occasionally live in estuaries. All of its feathers are black. It has a red eye, eye ring and bill, and pink legs.

Similar species: Shorebirds And Allies
Species identified by Ernst
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Uploaded May 31, 2020. Captured May 30, 2020 21:06 in 66 Franklin Parade, Encounter Bay SA 5211, Australia.
  • Canon EOS 700D
  • f/10.0
  • 1/664s
  • ISO1600
  • 500mm