Family Haematopodidae (Oystercatchers)

The family Haematopodidae are called Oystercatchers. They are large red-billed, red-legged coastal waders.

2 species photographed. See the Australian birds list.

Australian Pied Oystercatcher Haematopus longirostris

Australian Pied Oystercatcher
Australian Pied Oystercatcher
Australian Pied Oystercatcher

Sooty Oystercatcher Haematopus fuliginosus

Sooty Oystercatcher
Sooty Oystercatcher