Birds Around Me 0015 - Eurasian Oystercatcher घोंगाखोर, दरिया गजपाँव, कालवफोड़ा (Haematopus ostralegus)
Eurasian Oystercatcher घोंगाखोर, दरिया गजपाँव, कालवफोड़ा (Haematopus ostralegus) is the most widespread of the oystercatchers. Distinctive, large, black and white wader, common all around the coast and sometimes seen near urban waterbodies during the breeding season. Eurasian Oystercatcher घोंगाखोर, दरिया गजपाँव, कालवफोड़ा (Haematopus ostralegus) Iceland, July 2025 The Eurasian Oystercatcher घोंगाखोर, दरिया गजपाँव, कालवफोड़ा (Haematopus ostralegus) adult has a bright orange-red bill and eye ring, deep red eye and pinkish legs. In winter they develop white chin-strap. Juvenile and immature are similar but paler with brown backs, greyish legs, and less bright bills and eyes. They are boldly black and white in flight. Eurasian Oystercatcher घोंगाखोर, दरिया गजपाँव, कालवफोड़ा (Haematopus ostralegus) RSPB Snettisham Because of its large numbers and wide range, the oystercatcher is an important species that indicates the health of the ec...