Sooty Oystercatcher
Haematopus fuliginosus
The sooty oystercatcher is a species of oystercatcher. It is a wading bird endemic to Australia and commonly found on its coastline. It prefers rocky coastlines, but will occasionally live in estuaries. All of its feathers are black. It has a red eye, eye ring and bill, and pink legs.
- Scientific name
- Haematopus fuliginosus
- Family
- Oystercatchers
- IUCN status
- LC