Eurasian Oystercatcher
The Eurasian oystercatcher or European oystercatcher, also known as the common pied oystercatcher, or just oystercatcher, is a wader in the oystercatcher bird family Haematopodidae. It has striking black and white plumage, a long straight orange-red bill, red eyes and relatively short dull pink legs. The sexes are similar in appearance but the bill of the female is longer than that of the male.
Summary from Wikipedia
In Türkiye
Recorded year-round, with records rising clearly in summer.
Most records in March–June.
Provinces where it makes up the largest share of bird records.
Adjusted for how many birdwatchers are out each month; the busiest month = 100%.
3,984 records from Türkiye · #187 of 634 species by number of records. Source: GBIF.org (October 2026). All birds of Türkiye
At a glance
The oystercatcher uses its strong orange bill to either prise or hammer open shellfish, each bird learning one technique.
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