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Eskimo Curlew
Numenius borealis
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Not Evaluated
Wingspan
42.8 cm
Weight
362.0 g
Family
Scolopacidae
Order
Charadriiformes
About
Eskimo Curlew: 29–34 cm, small curlew once abundant on North American tundra. Critically Endangered or extinct; no confirmed record since 1963. Formerly wintered on South American pampas; hunted to near-extinction in 19th century. Resembles Whimbrel but smaller with cinnamon underwing. CR (possibly EX).
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 42.8 cm | 16.9 in |
| Weight | 362.0 g | 12.77 oz |
Habitat & Range
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC.
Clutch Size
3-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Scolopacidae (Sandpipers & Snipes) |
| Genus | Numenius |
| Species | Numenius borealis |
Distribution
Eskimo Curlew has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Eskimo Curlew nest?
Nest type: SC.
How big is the Eskimo Curlew?
The Eskimo Curlew has a wingspan of 42.8 cm, weight of 362.0 g.
What order and family does the Eskimo Curlew belong to?
The Eskimo Curlew (Numenius borealis) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Scolopacidae.
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