Marbled Godwit
Limosa fedoa
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<birdfyi-bird slug="limosa-fedoa"></birdfyi-bird>The Marbled Godwit (Limosa fedoa) is a bird species in the family Scolopacidae (sandpipers & snipes), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 45 cm and a weight of 369.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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About
Marbled Godwit: 40–51 cm, large warm-buff godwit with barred underparts, slightly upturned bicolor bill, and cinnamon wing-linings. Breeds on northern Great Plains of North America near prairie lakes; winters on mudflats and estuaries along both US coasts and Gulf of Mexico. Feeds on worms, crabs, and aquatic invertebrates.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 45.0 cm | 17.7 in |
| Weight | 369.6666666666667 g | 13.04 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 23-26 days. Fledging: 26-30 days.
Clutch Size
3-5
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Scolopacidae (Sandpipers & Snipes) |
| Genus | Limosa |
| Species | Limosa fedoa |
Distribution
Marbled Godwit has been recorded in 5 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Scolopacidae family