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oystercatcherAny of about seven species (genus Haematopus, family Haematopodidae) of stout-bodied shorebirds inhabiting temperate and tropical seacoasts and inland waters in Europe, Asia, Africa, the Western Hemisphere, and Australia. Oystercatchers are 16–20 in. (40–50 cm) long, with thick pinkish legs; long pointed wings; and a long, flattened, wedge-shaped, orange-red bill. Their plumage varies from black-and-white, including a bold white wing patch, to entirely black. They attack mollusks as the tide ebbs, when the shells are exposed and still partially open. oystercatcher any shore bird of the genus Haematopus and family Haematopodidae, having a black or black-and-white plumage and a long stout laterally compressed red bill How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Shore bird numbers are declining, he says, particularly among oystercatchers, red-capped dotterels and beach thick-knees. The knots also beat the odds for hunting by touch, which is how some other shorebirds including oystercatchers find their prey. GO BIRDING: Diving osprey, wandering tattlers and black oystercatchers are among the winged creatures visitors are likely to see when they join a free Birding at the Gardens tour at the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens in Fort Bragg. |
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