Mangoverde :: World Bird Guide :: Oystercatchers :: Sooty Oystercatcher
Sooty Oystercatcher Haematopus fuliginosus
Described by: Gould (1845)
Alternate common name(s): Spectacled Oystercatcher
Old scientific name(s): None known by website authors
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Range
Australia;
(1) Coasts of nc. and ne. Australia (Northern Territory from the Gulf of Carpentaria to Cape York Peninsula, Queensland).
(2) Coasts of Australia (Western Australia, s. Queensland, New South Wales (Wollongong Lighthouse and s. of this location including Kiama Blowhole), Victoria, se. South Australia) and Tasmania (Cloudy Bay on Bruny Island).
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Sounds
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References
Clements, James F. Birds of the World: A Checklist. Vista, CA: Ibis Publishing Company, 2000.
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