
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.
Informazioni sulla specie
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 and not from this province. 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
Parchi in cui gli host segnalano: Eurasian Oystercatcher
Strutture che sostengono una causa
In tutto il Capo Occidentale
Eurasian Oystercatcher: segnalato qui
Eurasian Oystercatcher: segnalato qui
Eurasian Oystercatcher: segnalato qui
Birder Friendly
Birder Friendly
Birder Friendly
Southern right whales, sea cliffs, and Hermanus's harbour town
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Quando e dove trovarlo: Eurasian Oystercatcher
Gli host hanno segnalato questa specie (Eurasian Oystercatcher) in strutture dentro o accanto a De Mond Nature Reserve, Keurbooms River Nature Reserve and West Coast National Park.
Le ore migliori della giornata
- Le prime ore dopo l’alba e il tardo pomeriggio. Gli uccelli cantano e si nutrono soprattutto nelle ore fresche.
- Mezzogiorno. Più silenzioso, soprattutto nel caldo estivo.
Modi di osservare
Guidare in autonomia
Il Suo veicolo e il Suo ritmo, sulle strade del parco.
Dove lo segnalano gli host
Lista Rossa IUCN
Near Threatened
Specie
Haematopus ostralegus
Segnalazioni
91
Osservazioni su iNaturalist
Ogni prenotazione su Spekboom sostiene la conservazione.
Le domande dei viaggiatori
Una segnalazione significa che un host ha visto questa specie (Eurasian Oystercatcher) nella struttura o nei dintorni. Non è mai una garanzia di avvistamento.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Eurasian Oystercatcher in Western Cape?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Eurasian Oystercatcher at stays in or beside De Mond Nature Reserve, Keurbooms River Nature Reserve and West Coast National 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 Western 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.




























