Oystercatchers
Order: Charadriiformes. Family: Haematopodidae
The oystercatchers are large and noisy plover-like birds, with strong bills used for smashing or prising open molluscs. There are about 11 species worldwide and 1 species which occurs in Ireland.
| Common name | Binomial | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Eurasian Oystercatcher | Haematopus ostralegus |
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of Ireland