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Lined nest ,
built on the ground close to the water.
Shellfish, crabs, sea urchins, fish, insect larvae and plants.
The
male is all black, except for white around the eye and a white
speculum. It has a bulbous yellow bill with a black base. The females
are brown birds with two pale patches on each side of the head and
white wing patches.
51 - 58 cms
7 - 9.
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