About the South Island Oystercatcher
The South Island oystercatcher or South Island pied oystercatcher is one of two common oystercatcher species found in New Zealand. Its name is often contracted to the acronym "SIPO". The indigenous Māori name is tōrea. The scientific name commemorates the German ethnographer, naturalist and colonial explorer Friedrich Hermann Otto Finsch.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Oystercatchers (Haematopodidae) |
| Species | Haematopus finschi |
| Species Codes | soioys1, SIOY, SIPO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the South Island Oystercatcher belong to?
The South Island Oystercatcher (Haematopus finschi) belongs to the Oystercatchers family (Haematopodidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the South Island Oystercatcher?
The South Island oystercatcher or South Island pied oystercatcher is one of two common oystercatcher species found in New Zealand. Its name is often contracted to the acronym \"SIPO\". The indigenous Māori name is tōrea. The scientific name commemorates the German ethnographer, naturalist and colonial...
Where can I report a South Island Oystercatcher sighting?
You can log sightings of South Island Oystercatcher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code soioys1, or on iNaturalist.
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