oystercatcher /ˈɔɪstəˌkæt͡ʃə/ noun1 •Any of several black or pied coastal wading birds in the genus Haematopus that have a long red or orange bill and feed on shellfish.[T]he sea-swallows uttered their ringing "Tree, tree," and the oyster-catchers their mocking "Click, click!" which has caused so many an unsuccessful sportsman to smile. — 1886 formsoystercatchers