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Haematopus ostralegus
The Eurasian Oystercatcher Haematopus ostralegus, also known as the Common Pied 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 Western coast of Korea. No other oystercatcher occurs within this area.
Rather common in the Netherlands. To be found in all kind of landscapes as long as water is around.
Spotted on Jul 4, 2009
Submitted on Mar 9, 2011
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