Oystercatcher  (Haematopus ostralegus)

Facts

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderCharadriiformes
FamilyHaematopodidae
GenusHaematopus (1)
SizeWingspan: 72-83 cm (2)
Length: 39-44 cm (2)
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Status

Widespread and common species (2). Included in the Birds of Conservation Concern Amber List (medium conservation concern) (3)

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