Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Oystercatchers (Haematopodidae) |
| Species | Haematopus ostralegus |
| Codes | euroys1, EUOY |
Identification
The Eurasian Oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus) is a member of the Oystercatchers family within the order Charadriiformes. This species is classified in the eBird taxonomy maintained by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
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Quick Facts
Scientific Name: Haematopus ostralegus
Family: Oystercatchers
Order: Charadriiformes
eBird Code: euroys1