noun
- Plural of oystercatcher; wading birds with long straight bills, found on coastal areas, that feed on mollusks and other shellfish.
Usage: Typically used in plural form when referring to multiple birds or the species collectively.; Common in ornithology and birdwatching contexts.
Examples
- The oystercatchers gathered along the rocky shore at low tide.
- Birdwatchers spotted a flock of oystercatchers near the estuary.
- Oystercatchers are known for their distinctive black and white plumage.
- The oystercatchers use their sharp bills to pry open shells.
- Several oystercatchers nested on the protected beach this spring.