
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.
Informações sobre a espécie
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
Parques onde os anfitriões registram: Eurasian Oystercatcher
Hospedagens que retribuem
Por todo o África do Sul
Eurasian Oystercatcher: registrado aqui
Eurasian Oystercatcher: registrado aqui
Avistado com frequência · Observação de aves
Eurasian Oystercatcher: registrado aqui
Eurasian Oystercatcher: registrado aqui
Eurasian Oystercatcher: registrado aqui
Eurasian Oystercatcher: registrado aqui
Observação de aves
Observação de aves
Observação de aves
Observação de aves
Observação de aves
Observação de aves
South Africa's vast inland heart: silence, stars, and wide horizons
Ver lugares que retribuemPlanejando uma viagem
Quando e onde encontrar: Eurasian Oystercatcher
Os anfitriões registraram esta espécie (Eurasian Oystercatcher) em hospedagens dentro ou ao lado de Ai-Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park, De Mond Nature Reserve and iSimangaliso Wetland Park.
Melhores horários do dia
- As primeiras horas depois do nascer do sol, e o fim da tarde. As aves cantam e se alimentam mais nas horas frescas.
- Meio-dia. Mais silencioso, sobretudo no calor do verão.
Onde se hospedar
- Northern CapePor conta própriaHospedagens: Northern Cape
- Western CapePor conta própriaSem maláriaHospedagens: Western Cape
- KwaZulu-NatalHospedagens: KwaZulu-Natal
Formas de observar
Dirija por conta própria
Seu próprio veículo e seu próprio ritmo, nas estradas do parque.
Onde os anfitriões registram
Lista Vermelha da IUCN
Near Threatened
Espécie
Haematopus ostralegus
Registros
91
Observações no iNaturalist
Cada reserva no Spekboom apoia a conservação.
Perguntas que os viajantes fazem
Um registro significa que um anfitrião avistou esta espécie (Eurasian Oystercatcher) na propriedade ou nas proximidades. Nunca é garantia de avistamento.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Eurasian Oystercatcher in South Africa?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Eurasian Oystercatcher at stays in or beside Ai-Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park, De Mond Nature Reserve, iSimangaliso Wetland Park, 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. 7 places to stay on Spekboom in South Africa 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.


























