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Birds
Eurasian oystercatcher
Eurasian oystercatcher · Haematopus ostralegus
Experience the elegant Eurasian oystercatcher with its distinctive bill and lively behaviour along the coasts.
Fact file
- Size
- Size 42 to 45 cm and weight 600 to 800 g
- Males and females
- Males and females are similar in colour, although males can be slightly larger
- Sounds
- Characteristic sharp call or ‘click’ sounds
- Diet
- Prefers mussels, snails and other marine animals
- Offspring
- Lays 2 to 4 eggs in a simple scrape on the ground; they hatch after about 28 days
How to identify Eurasian oystercatcher
The Eurasian oystercatcher has a striking appearance. Its black plumage contrasts strongly with the white belly and the conspicuous, bright orange bill.
It has a characteristic long, slender body shape. With a size of about 42 to 45 cm and a weight of 600 to 800 g it immediately catches the eye along the coast.
More in the app
With Wildful Stories+ you also get in the app:
- general viewing tips
- 3 places where you can see Eurasian oystercatcher
Where Eurasian oystercatcher live
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