Family
Haematopodidae
Habits
Gather in small groups when not breeding, roost and rest together on rocky heads, and space themselves out when feeding.
Habitat
Coastal, Rocky shores; islands and reefs; beaches and esturies.
Breeding
October November December January, 2; pale brown spots & streaks of blackish-brown under light brown inky grey. Incubation about 25-27 days by both sexes.
Parks
Kakadu National Park
Diet
Carnivore, Small molluscs; crustaceans and other marine animals.
Details
| Common Name: |
Sooty Oystercatcher |
Scientific Name: |
Haematopus fuliginosus |
| Sub Order: |
Unavailable |
Order: |
Charadriiformes |
| Class: |
Aves |
Category: |
Endemic |
| Status: |
Least Concern |
Size: |
Unavailable |
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