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| − | [[Image:Eurasian_Oystercatcher.jpg|thumb|550px|right|Photo by {{user|jenygard|jenygard}}]] | + | [[Image:Eurasian_Oystercatcher.jpg|thumb|550px|right|Adult in breeding plumage<br />Photo © by {{user|jenygard|jenygard}}<br />Runde, [[Norway]], 22 June 2003]] |
;[[:Category:Haematopus|Haematopus]] ostralegus | ;[[:Category:Haematopus|Haematopus]] ostralegus | ||
==Identification== | ==Identification== | ||
| + | [[Image:Skomer-080710 IMG 0148.jpg|thumb|350px|right|Juvenile still with natal down<br />Photo © by {{user|beverley|beverley}}<br />[[Skomer]] Island, [[Wales]], 08 July 2010]] | ||
| + | 40–47·5 cm (15¾-18¾ in) | ||
*Black above | *Black above | ||
*White below | *White below | ||
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*Red legs | *Red legs | ||
*Strong broad red bill | *Strong broad red bill | ||
| − | *Juvenile - brown with white neck band and dull bill. | + | *Winter - white band across the throat interrupting the otherwise black neck |
| + | *Juvenile - brown with white neck band and dull bill. Bill is still growing after they reach the ability to fly. | ||
==Distribution== | ==Distribution== | ||
| − | [[Eurasia]] | + | Widespread throughout [[Eurasia]] and [[Africa]]. |
| + | Rare migrant on [[Greenland]]. Accidental vagrant to [[Newfoundland]] (several records). | ||
==Taxonomy== | ==Taxonomy== | ||
====Subspecies==== | ====Subspecies==== | ||
| + | [[Image:Oystercatcher - Haematopus ostralegus sun.jpg|thumb|350px|right|Winter plumage in flight showing white neck band<br />Photo by © {{user|Reels|Reels}}<br />Edinburgh, [[Scotland]], 27 December 2010]] | ||
| + | There are 3 subspecies<sup>[[#References|[1]]]</sup>: | ||
*''H. o. ostralegus'' - [[Iceland]] and [[Scandinavia]] to south [[Europe]]; winters to [[Africa]] | *''H. o. ostralegus'' - [[Iceland]] and [[Scandinavia]] to south [[Europe]]; winters to [[Africa]] | ||
| − | *''H. o. longipes'' - [[Russia]] to [[Siberia]] and south to Caspian Sea and Aral Sea | + | *''H. o. longipes'' - [[Russia]] to [[Siberia]] and south to Caspian Sea and Aral Sea; winters to [[India]] |
*''H. o. osculans'' - Kamchatka Peninsula and [[North Korea]]; winters east [[China]] | *''H. o. osculans'' - Kamchatka Peninsula and [[North Korea]]; winters east [[China]] | ||
==Habitat== | ==Habitat== | ||
Beaches and coast in winter. Breeds in upload grassy areas. | Beaches and coast in winter. Breeds in upload grassy areas. | ||
==Behaviour== | ==Behaviour== | ||
| + | ====Diet==== | ||
The diet includes molluscs, mussels and earthworms. | The diet includes molluscs, mussels and earthworms. | ||
| + | ====Breeding==== | ||
| + | They nest in a scrape on pebbles which may be on the coast, riverside or in grassy fields and even upland moors. The clutch consists of 2-4 eggs which are coloured buff to yellow possibly with a greenish tint; there are variable markings of streaks and spots from greyish to black. | ||
| + | There is a single clutch, usually in May. | ||
| + | [[Image:eurasian_oystercatcher_alok.JPG|thumb|350px|right|Subspecies ''longipes'' in winter Plumage<br />Photo © by {{user|aloktewari|Alok Tewari}}<br />Jamnagar, Coastal Gujarat, [[India]], 20 January 2016]] | ||
| + | ====Vocalisation==== | ||
| + | {{ Audio|Haematopus ostralegus (song).mp3 }} | ||
| + | ''[[Media:Haematopus ostralegus (song).mp3|Eurasian Oystercatcher voice clip]]'' | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
| − | Wikipedia | + | #{{Ref-Clements6thAug18}}#Wikipedia contributors. (2018, July 26). Eurasian oystercatcher. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 08:11, October 9, 2018, from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Eurasian_oystercatcher&oldid=852049524 Wikipedia |
| + | #Chandler, R. (2009). Shorebirds of North America, Europe, and Asia: A photographic guide. Princeton. | ||
| + | #Hockey, P., Kirwan, G.M. & Boesman, P. (2018). Eurasian Oystercatcher (''Haematopus ostralegus''). In: del Hoyo, J., Elliott, A., Sargatal, J., Christie, D.A. & de Juana, E. (eds.). Handbook of the Birds of the World Alive. Lynx Edicions, Barcelona. (retrieved from https://www.hbw.com/node/53753 on 9 October 2018). | ||
| + | #Evans, G. & Swain, H.D. (1985). Observers Book of Birds Eggs. Frederick Warne. | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
| − | {{GSearch|Haematopus | + | {{GSearch|"Haematopus ostralegus" {{!}} "Eurasian Oystercatcher"}} |
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| + | {{VSearch|"Haematopus ostralegus" {{!}} "Eurasian Oystercatcher"}} | ||
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| − | [[Category:Birds]][[Category:Haematopus]][[Category:Bird Songs]][[Category:Videos]] | + | [[Category:Birds]][[Category:Haematopus]][[Category:Bird Songs]] [[Category:Videos]] |
Latest revision as of 19:39, 7 February 2023
- Haematopus ostralegus
Identification
40–47·5 cm (15¾-18¾ in)
- Black above
- White below
- White wing and tail patches
- Red legs
- Strong broad red bill
- Winter - white band across the throat interrupting the otherwise black neck
- Juvenile - brown with white neck band and dull bill. Bill is still growing after they reach the ability to fly.
Distribution
Widespread throughout Eurasia and Africa.
Rare migrant on Greenland. Accidental vagrant to Newfoundland (several records).
Taxonomy
Subspecies
There are 3 subspecies[1]:
- H. o. ostralegus - Iceland and Scandinavia to south Europe; winters to Africa
- H. o. longipes - Russia to Siberia and south to Caspian Sea and Aral Sea; winters to India
- H. o. osculans - Kamchatka Peninsula and North Korea; winters east China
Habitat
Beaches and coast in winter. Breeds in upload grassy areas.
Behaviour
Diet
The diet includes molluscs, mussels and earthworms.
Breeding
They nest in a scrape on pebbles which may be on the coast, riverside or in grassy fields and even upland moors. The clutch consists of 2-4 eggs which are coloured buff to yellow possibly with a greenish tint; there are variable markings of streaks and spots from greyish to black. There is a single clutch, usually in May.
Subspecies longipes in winter Plumage
Photo © by Alok Tewari
Jamnagar, Coastal Gujarat, India, 20 January 2016
Photo © by Alok Tewari
Jamnagar, Coastal Gujarat, India, 20 January 2016
Vocalisation
Eurasian Oystercatcher voice clip
References
- Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, D. Roberson, T. A. Fredericks, B. L. Sullivan, and C. L. Wood. 2018. The eBird/Clements checklist of birds of the world: v2018. Downloaded from http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/
- Wikipedia contributors. (2018, July 26). Eurasian oystercatcher. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 08:11, October 9, 2018, from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Eurasian_oystercatcher&oldid=852049524 Wikipedia
- Chandler, R. (2009). Shorebirds of North America, Europe, and Asia: A photographic guide. Princeton.
- Hockey, P., Kirwan, G.M. & Boesman, P. (2018). Eurasian Oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus). In: del Hoyo, J., Elliott, A., Sargatal, J., Christie, D.A. & de Juana, E. (eds.). Handbook of the Birds of the World Alive. Lynx Edicions, Barcelona. (retrieved from https://www.hbw.com/node/53753 on 9 October 2018).
- Evans, G. & Swain, H.D. (1985). Observers Book of Birds Eggs. Frederick Warne.
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2025) Eurasian Oystercatcher. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 9 May 2025 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Eurasian_Oystercatcher
External Links
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