Magellanic Oystercatcher
Magellanic Oystercatcher
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The Magellanic Oystercatcher is a striking shorebird characterized by its black and white plumage and bright red bill. It is native to the coasts of southern South America.
Where to spot
Found along the rocky coastlines, beaches, and estuaries of southern South America, particularly in Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego.
How to spot
Scan the intertidal zone, especially rocky outcrops and mussel beds. Listen for their distinctive, loud piping calls, which often give away their presence.
When to spot
Can be observed year-round in its resident range. Look for them during low tide when foraging areas are exposed.
Where to spot
Found along the rocky coastlines, beaches, and estuaries of southern South America, particularly in Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego.
How to spot
Scan the intertidal zone, especially rocky outcrops and mussel beds. Listen for their distinctive, loud piping calls, which often give away their presence.
When to spot
Can be observed year-round in its resident range. Look for them during low tide when foraging areas are exposed.
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Unlike many other oystercatcher species that primarily feed on bivalves, the Magellanic Oystercatcher frequently forages for invertebrates and small fish among rocky shores and mudflats.
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