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Eurasian Oystercatcher

Haematopus ostralegus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Charadriiformes ›Family: Haematopodidae ›Genus: Haematopus

About

The Eurasian oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus) also known as the common pied oystercatcher, or palaearctic oystercatcher, or (in Europe) just oystercatcher, is a wader in the oystercatcher bird family Haematopodidae. It is the most widespread of the oystercatchers, with three races breeding in western Europe, central Eurasia, Kamchatka, China, and the western coast of Korea. No other oystercatcher occurs within this area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Eurasian Oystercatcher?
The scientific name of Eurasian Oystercatcher is Haematopus ostralegus.
What kingdom does Eurasian Oystercatcher belong to?
Eurasian Oystercatcher belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Eurasian Oystercatcher belong to?
Eurasian Oystercatcher belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Eurasian Oystercatcher belong to?
Eurasian Oystercatcher belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Eurasian Oystercatcher belong to?
Eurasian Oystercatcher belongs to the order Charadriiformes.
What family does Eurasian Oystercatcher belong to?
Eurasian Oystercatcher belongs to the family Haematopodidae.
What genus does Eurasian Oystercatcher belong to?
Eurasian Oystercatcher belongs to the genus Haematopus.