StatusEndemic
RarityCommon
Height46 cm
Weight550 g
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Did You Know?
3 Facts1
"A SIPO can eat up to 200,000 cockles in a single year."
Field Guide
South Island Oystercatcher
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The South Island oystercatcher, or SIPO, is a native New Zealand bird with a striking appearance. About the size of a small chicken, this black and white wader is a common sight along coasts and inland areas. With its distinctive long red bill and pink legs, it's a bird that catches the eye.
Distribution Map
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Diet
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