- Conservation status
- In some trouble
Tōrea pango are the party leader for the adorable oystercatchers of Aotearoa. You'll find them on beaches and mudflats searching for a feed.
Opening bivalve shellfish is tough when you have a bill. Tōrea pango use their bill to twist or hammer their way into shells. Head down to your closest beach to watch the adults teach this difficult skill to their hapless young!
Campaign Manager
Keely Haskett
We're back again to support the goths of the shore, tōrea pango. If you like your birds bulbous and loud, the variable oyster catcher might be your girl. Join us over on our social media to celebrate this chunky babe and help us get a win for the shorebirds of New Zealand!
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