The oystercatchers are a group of waders forming the family Haematopodidae, which has a single genus, Haematopus. They are found on coasts worldwide apart from the polar regions and some tropical regions of Africa and South East Asia.

The American oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus), occasionally called the American pied oystercatcher, is a member of family Haematopodidae. Originally called the "sea pie", it was renamed in 1731 when naturalist Mark Catesby claimed that …

American Oystercatchers look black-and-white from a distance, with a bright orange-red bill. At closer range, the back and wings are brown, with a black head and breast, white underparts, yellow eye, and red eyering. In flight, look for a white wingbar and white tail base.

Audubon’s scientists have used 140 million bird observations and sophisticated climate models to project how climate change will affect the range of the American Oystercatcher. Learn even more in our Audubon’s Survival By Degrees project.

A boldly patterned shorebird with red-yellow eyes and a vivid red-orange bill, American Oystercatchers survive almost exclusively on shellfish—clams, oysters, and other saltwater molluscs. Because of this specialized diet, oystercatchers live only in a narrow ecological zone of saltmarshes and barrier beaches.

2024年9月20日 · The Oystercatcher is a striking coastal bird known for its vibrant plumage, sharp bill, and distinctive calls. These birds are often seen along shorelines, rocky coasts, and mudflats, where they use their specialized beaks to hunt for shellfish and other marine invertebrates.

2018年2月21日 · The American Oystercatcher is a large, unmistakable shorebird found along coastal salt marshes and sand beaches. It is one of the few birds that solely specializes on oysters, clams, mussels, and other shellfish living in saltwater.

The Eurasian oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus) also known as the common pied oystercatcher, or (in Europe) just oystercatcher, is a wader in the oystercatcher bird family Haematopodidae. It has striking black and white plumage, a long straight orange-red bill, red eyes and relatively short dull pink legs.

Large, bulky shorebird with thick red bill. Unmistakable, striking plumage. Exclusively coastal; favors beaches where it feeds on shellfish and other invertebrates; less frequent in rocky areas. Gathers in flocks during migration and winter. Listen for loud yelps and whistles, often in a rapid series when excited.

Oystercatcher, any of several shorebirds, notable for their long, flattened, orange-red bills, constituting the genus Haematopus, family Haematopodidae. Found in temperate to tropical parts of the world, oystercatchers are stout-bodied birds …