About the Eurasian Oystercatcher
The Eurasian oystercatcher or European oystercatcher, also known as the common pied oystercatcher, or just oystercatcher, is a wader in the oystercatcher bird family Haematopodidae. It has striking black and white plumage, a long straight orange-red bill, red eyes and relatively short dull pink legs. The sexes are similar in appearance but the bill of the female is longer than that of the male.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Oystercatchers (Haematopodidae) |
| Species | Haematopus ostralegus |
| Species Codes | euroys1, EUOY |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Eurasian Oystercatcher belong to?
The Eurasian Oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus) belongs to the Oystercatchers family (Haematopodidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Eurasian Oystercatcher?
The Eurasian Oystercatcher is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Eurasian Oystercatcher?
The Eurasian oystercatcher or European oystercatcher, also known as the common pied oystercatcher, or just oystercatcher, is a wader in the oystercatcher bird family Haematopodidae. It has striking black and white plumage, a long straight orange-red bill, red eyes and relatively short dull pink legs...
Where can I report a Eurasian Oystercatcher sighting?
You can log sightings of Eurasian Oystercatcher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code euroys1, or on iNaturalist.
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