
Eurasian Oystercatcher
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.
Infos sur les espèces
Most records Dec to Jan
When Eurasian Oystercatcher sightings peak, from open records. Outside these months it is seen less often, not never.
Curve from 91 national iNaturalist observations, not from one property. Single-month spikes are discarded as upload artefacts, and below 50 records we show no curve at all.
Western Cape and beyond
Provinces where Eurasian Oystercatcher is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
91 records, iNaturalist
Parcs où les hôtes ont observé l’espèce Eurasian Oystercatcher
Hébergements engagés
À travers Cap-Nord
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Eurasian Oystercatcher : quand et où l’observer
Eurasian Oystercatcher : signalé par des hôtes dans ou près de Ai-Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park.
Meilleures heures de la journée
- Les premières heures après le lever du soleil, et la fin d’après-midi. Les oiseaux chantent et se nourrissent surtout à la fraîche.
- Midi. Plus calme, surtout par la chaleur d’été.
Façons d’observer
Conduire soi-même
Votre véhicule et votre rythme, sur les routes du parc.
Parcs où l’espèce est signalée
Liste rouge de l’UICN
Near Threatened
Espèce
Haematopus ostralegus
Observations
91
observations iNaturalist
Chaque réservation sur Spekboom soutient la conservation.
Questions des voyageurs
Une observation signifie qu’un hôte a vu l’espèce Eurasian Oystercatcher sur place ou à proximité. Ce n’est jamais une garantie de la voir.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Eurasian Oystercatcher in Northern Cape?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Eurasian Oystercatcher at stays in or beside Ai-Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park. A record means a host has seen it on the property or nearby, which makes these the places to base yourself; it is never a guarantee of a sighting on any given day.
Where can you see the Eurasian Oystercatcher in South Africa?
The Eurasian Oystercatcher is most recorded in Western Cape (67% of records), KwaZulu-Natal (30% of records), based on 91 iNaturalist observations. 3 places to stay on Spekboom in Northern Cape have recorded the Eurasian Oystercatcher on site or nearby.
When is the best time to see the Eurasian Oystercatcher?
Sightings of the Eurasian Oystercatcher peak from Dec to Jan, based on 91 iNaturalist records. You may still see it outside those months, sightings are just less frequent.
What is the conservation status of the Eurasian Oystercatcher?
The Eurasian Oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus) is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Eurasian Oystercatcher?
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.

























