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Eurasian Curlew

Numenius arquata

Description:

The Eurasian Curlew (Numenius arquata) is a wader in the large family Scolopacidae. It is one of the most widespread of the curlews, breeding across temperate Europe and Asia. In Europe, this species is often referred to just as the "Curlew", and in Scotland known as the "whaup" in Scots.

Habitat:

They are living in the grasslands in front of the dunes in Terschelling.

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Brinschk

Terschelling, Friesland, Netherlands

Spotted on Apr 28, 2013
Submitted on Apr 28, 2013

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