Variable Oystercatcher with chick.

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Variable Oystercatcher with chick.
Variable Oystercatcher with chick.

The variable oystercatcher is a species of wader in the family Haematopodidae. It is endemic to New Zealand. The Māori name is tōrea-pango. They are also known as 'red bills'. Wikipedia
Scientific name: Haematopus unicolor

Taken on: December 24, 2013
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Camera: Sony DSLR-A580, f/6.3, 1/500 sec, 280mm (=420mm), ISO 200 (more info) (hide info)
Camera: Sony DSLR-A580
Lens: DT 18-270mm F3.5-6.3
Aperture: f/6.3
Exposure Time: 0.002 sec (1/500)
Focal Length: 280mm (35mm equivalent: 420mm)
ISO: 200
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: Off, Did not fire
Exposure Program: Program AE
Exposure Mode: Auto
Metering Mode: Multi-segment
White Balance: Auto
Color Space: sRGB
Software: Adobe Photoshop Elements 11.0 Windows
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