About the Pied Oystercatcher
The pied oystercatcher is a species of oystercatcher. It is a wading bird native to Australia and commonly found on its coastline. The similar South Island pied oystercatcher occurs in New Zealand.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Oystercatchers (Haematopodidae) |
| Species | Haematopus longirostris |
| Species Codes | pieoys1, PIOY, APOY |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Pied Oystercatcher belong to?
The Pied Oystercatcher (Haematopus longirostris) belongs to the Oystercatchers family (Haematopodidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Pied Oystercatcher?
The pied oystercatcher is a species of oystercatcher. It is a wading bird native to Australia and commonly found on its coastline. The similar South Island pied oystercatcher occurs in New Zealand....
Where can I report a Pied Oystercatcher sighting?
You can log sightings of Pied Oystercatcher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code pieoys1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Charadriiformes
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Quick Stats
Charadriiformes
Order
12
Species in Family
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