South Island Oystercatcher

Oystercatchers 👁 408 views Updated 2026-11-01

South Island Oystercatcher (<em>Haematopus finschi</em>) is a species of Oystercatchers (<em>Haematopodidae</em>) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.

Overview

South Island Oystercatcher (Haematopus finschi) is a species of Oystercatchers (Haematopodidae) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Haematopus; binomial: Haematopus finschi; authority: Martens, GH, 1897.

Distribution

Breeding range: Australasia. Non-breeding range: to coastal North and Stewart is. (New Zealand).

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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