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Oystercatcher Species

New Zealand contains 2 of Oystercatcher species. These include South Island Oystercatcher and Variable Oystercatcher.

Image of South Island Oystercatcher

South Island Oystercatcher

Haematopus finschi

The South Island oystercatcher, or SIPO, is a native New Zealand bird with a striking appearance. About the size of a sm...

Image of Variable Oystercatcher

Variable Oystercatcher

Haematopus unicolor

The variable oystercatcher, a native New Zealand shorebird about the size of a small chicken, these birds are known for ...