Eurasian Oystercatcher
Haematopus ostralegus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="haematopus-ostralegus"></birdfyi-bird>The Eurasian Oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus) is a bird species in the family Haematopodidae (ostreros), within the order Charadriiformes (limícolas y gaviotas). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 50.1 cm and a weight of 600 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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El ostrero euroasiático (unos 550 g) es inconfundible por su llamativo plumaje negro y blanco y su largo pico rojo de punta plana. A pesar de su nombre, no se alimenta solo de ostras, sino también de mejillones, lapas y lombrices. Tiene técnicas especializadas para abrir bivalvos: unos individuos usan el pico como palanca, otros lo clavan directamente. Las crías aprenden la técnica de sus padres, lo que da lugar a 'tradiciones culturales' locales. Sus llamadas son agudas y penetrantes.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 50,1 cm | 19.7 in |
| Peso | 600,0 g | 21.16 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 24-35 days. Fledging: 33-35 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
2-5
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Charadriiformes (Limícolas y Gaviotas) |
| Familia | Haematopodidae (Ostreros) |
| Genus | Haematopus |
| Especies | Haematopus ostralegus |
Distribution
Eurasian Oystercatcher has been recorded in 6 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Eurasian Oystercatcher endangered?
How does the Eurasian Oystercatcher nest?
How big is the Eurasian Oystercatcher?
What order and family does the Eurasian Oystercatcher belong to?
Similar Birds
Other species in the Haematopodidae family