Eurasian oystercatcher

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:bird
gptkbp:billColor orange-red
gptkbp:breedingSeason April to July
gptkbp:callsign loud piping
gptkbp:clutchSize 2–4 eggs
gptkbp:commonName gptkb:common_oystercatcher
gptkb:pied_oystercatcher
gptkb:Eurasian_oystercatcher
gptkbp:conservationStatus Near Threatened
gptkbp:diet crustaceans
mollusks
worms
gptkbp:distribution widespread in temperate Eurasia
gptkbp:family gptkb:Haematopodidae
gptkbp:firstDescribed gptkb:Carl_Linnaeus
1758
gptkbp:foragingBehavior probing and hammering
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Haematopus
gptkbp:habitat estuaries
coastal areas
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Eurasian oystercatcher
gptkbp:IUCNStatus gptkb:NT
gptkbp:legColor pink
gptkbp:length 40–45 cm
gptkbp:lifespan up to 40 years
gptkbp:migratory yes
gptkbp:nativeRange gptkb:Asia
gptkb:Europe
gptkb:North_Africa
gptkbp:nestType ground scrape
gptkbp:notableFeature strong, chisel-shaped bill
gptkbp:order gptkb:Charadriiformes
gptkbp:plumage black and white
gptkbp:population declining
gptkbp:scientificName gptkb:Haematopus_ostralegus
gptkbp:sexualDimorphism females have longer bills
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:Haematopus_ostralegus_buturlini
gptkb:Haematopus_ostralegus_longipes
gptkb:Haematopus_ostralegus_osculans
gptkb:Haematopus_ostralegus_ostralegus
gptkbp:symbol gptkb:Faroe_Islands
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
pollution
disturbance
gptkbp:weight 400–820 g
gptkbp:wingspan 80–86 cm
gptkbp:winteringRange gptkb:Africa
southern Europe
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Stolby_Nature_Reserve
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6