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Eurasian Curlew

Numenius arquata

Description:

This is the largest wader in its range, at 50–60 cm (20–24 in) in length, with a 89–106 cm (35–42 in) wingspan and a body weight of 410–1,360 g (0.90–3.0 lb).[2] It is mainly greyish brown, with a white back, and a very long curved bill. Males and females look identical, but the bill is longest in the adult female. It is generally not possible to recognize the sex of a single Eurasian Curlew, or even several ones as there is much variation; telling male and female of a mated pair apart is usually possible however.

Habitat:

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Notes:

CHIURLO MAGGIORE

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1 Comment

Wild Things
Wild Things 11 years ago

Beautiful! I wish to see this bird up close :-)

NatasciaGiulivi
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NatasciaGiulivi

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Spotted on Sep 30, 2012
Submitted on Mar 23, 2013

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