Eurasian oystercatcher / Austernfischer (Haematopus ostralegus)

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Eurasian oystercatcher, Iceland. 2015-06-09 14:04:38

Observations

Only documented observation: 2015-06-09

Description

Classification: Genus Haematopus (Haematopus); Family Oystercatchers (Haematopodidae)
General: Deutschland: Brut-, Jahres-, Zugvogel, Wintergast
Etymology: Bbc2: A flock of oyster catchers is a parcel [A nugget from Winterwatch 2022, episode 1, from BBC 2]
Vocalization: Very vocal. [Link]

Other Details

Physical details

Physical details: length=40-45 cm, wingspan=80-86 cm, weight=430-650 g
Habitats: Wetland

Media


Eurasian oystercatcher, Iceland. 2015-06-09 14:05:28

Eurasian oystercatcher, Iceland. 2015-06-09 14:05:20

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