Bird guideSouth Island Oystercatcher
⚠️Not listed

At a glance

FamilyOystercatchers
SizeLarge
RarityRare
Best timeMost reliable in New South Wales from January to March.

Sounds

Sound sample
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Recorded by Frank Lambert

Range map

Range map

28visible hotspots
524visible records
2states
Low confidenceMediumHigh confidence

Aggregated occurance data is sourced from 14 different actively-updating datasets including eBird Australia, iNaturalist Australia, BirdLife Australia, and multiple state-based bird surveys through Atlas of Living Australia.

Species notes

Behavior

Often heard giving distinct “kleep” call.

Regional timing

Queensland
Peak: May to June113 records
New South Wales
Peak: January to March268 records
Tasmania
Peak: November5 records
Northern Territory
Peak: August1 records
Victoria
Peak: June to July147 records
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