Eurasian Curlew
A species of Curlews, Also known as Western Curlew Scientific name : Numenius arquata Genus : Curlews
Eurasian Curlew, A species of Curlews
Also known as:
Western Curlew
Botanical name: Numenius arquata
Genus: Curlews
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Description
The eurasian Curlew is found in coastal marshes, moors, and breeds in grasslands. During the winter, the bird migrates to lowland coastal areas, preferring mudflats. It is easily identifiable by its curved bill which serves an important function. The bill is designed to help the bird search for worms, shrimp, and shellfish in the muddy sand.
Size
56 cm
Colors
Brown
Gray
White
Life Expectancy
32 years
Nest Placement
Ground
Feeding Habits
Eurasian Curlew consumes a varied diet including invertebrates like earthworms and crustaceans, as well as small vertebrates. It forages by probing soft ground with its long, down-curved bill, demonstrating a preference for mudflats and marshes during feeding times.
Habitat
The eurasian Curlew occupies varied wetland and coastal habitats, such as marshes, estuaries, and muddy shores. During breeding, it prefers peat bogs and upland moors with mixed vegetation, often up to 760 meters above sea level. In winter, it shifts to farmlands and inland waters, with wet grasslands and arable fields key during migration. Its habitat choice can vary by sex, with males often in inland grasslands.
Dite type
Aquatic invertebrate eater
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Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Shorebirds Family
Sandpipers Genus
Curlews Species
Eurasian Curlew 
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