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Slender-billed Curlew
Numenius tenuirostris
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Critically Endangered
Wingspan
50.6 cm
Weight
307.5 g
Family
Scolopacidae
Order
Charadriiformes
About
Slender-billed Curlew: 36–41 cm, critically endangered or possibly extinct curlew with fine bill, whitish rump, and dark heart-shaped flank-spots. Bred in Siberian bog forest; wintered around Mediterranean and Gulf. Last confirmed record 1994–95 Morocco. Population collapse due to hunting and wetland loss. CR (possibly EX).
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 50.6 cm | 19.9 in |
| Weight | 307.5 g | 10.85 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Critically Endangered
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Scolopacidae (Sandpipers & Snipes) |
| Genus | Numenius |
| Species | Numenius tenuirostris |
Distribution
Slender-billed Curlew has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Slender-billed Curlew endangered?
The Slender-billed Curlew has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
How big is the Slender-billed Curlew?
The Slender-billed Curlew has a wingspan of 50.6 cm, weight of 307.5 g.
What order and family does the Slender-billed Curlew belong to?
The Slender-billed Curlew (Numenius tenuirostris) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Scolopacidae.
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