Eurasian Oystercatcher
Eurasian Oystercatcher (<em>Haematopus ostralegus</em>) is a species of Oystercatchers (<em>Haematopodidae</em>) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.
Overview
Eurasian Oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus) is a species of Oystercatchers (Haematopodidae) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids. A striking black-and-white wader with a long orange-red bill, named for prying open shellfish; probes mussels and cockles on rocky and sandy shores; gives loud piping calls; a flagship of coastal wetlands.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Haematopus; binomial: Haematopus ostralegus; authority: Linnaeus, 1758. Typical size: 39-45cm. Average lifespan: 10-20 years.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Palearctic. Non-breeding range: coastal AF, OR.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
