The oystercatcher is a large, stocky, black and white wading bird. It has a long, orange-red bill and reddish-pink legs. In flight it shows a wide, white wing-stripe, a black tail and a white rump that extends as a 'V' between the wings. Because it eats cockles, the population is vulnerable if cockle beds are overexploited.

Mussels and cockles on the coast, mainly worms inland.

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Length: 40-45cm

Wingspan: 80-86cm

Weight: 430-650g