soolointi

Soolintu, also known as the sooty oystercatcher, is a medium-sized wading bird belonging to the plover family. It is native to the coastal regions of Australia, New Zealand, and the southern parts of South America. The soolintu is characterized by its glossy black plumage, which is often mottled with white, and a distinctive white eye ring. It has a long, down-curved bill that is typically orange or red, and its legs are also orange.

The soolintu is a solitary bird, often seen foraging alone on beaches and mudflats. Its diet primarily consists of small invertebrates such as worms, mollusks, and crustaceans, which it probes for in the sand or mud. The bird is known for its unique feeding behavior, where it often turns over stones or pebbles to uncover prey.

Soolintu breeding occurs during the spring and summer months. The birds typically nest in colonies on the ground, often near the water's edge. The female lays a single egg, which is incubated by both parents. The chick is altricial, meaning it is born naked and helpless, and requires a significant amount of parental care.

The soolintu is a migratory species, with populations in Australia and New Zealand moving south for the winter. It is considered a species of least concern by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), although habitat loss and pollution pose potential threats to its populations. The bird is also known for its distinctive call, which is often described as a loud, harsh "kra-kra-kra" sound.