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Haematopus ostralegus (Oystercatcher, Eurasian Oystercatcher) is a species of birds in the family oystercatchers. They are listed as near threatened by IUCN. They are associated with freshwater habitat. They are found in the palearctic, australasia, the indo-malayan realm, and Afrotropics. They are diurnal. Individuals can grow to 86 cm. They have parental care (cooperative breeding). They rely on flight to move around.

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Known occurrences, collected specimens and observations of oystercatcher, eurasian oystercatcher. View this species on GBIF