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Little Curlew

Numenius minutus

Least Concern
Envergadura
35,0 cm
Peso
230,0 g
Familia
Scolopacidae
Orden
Charadriiformes

The Little Curlew (Numenius minutus) is a bird species in the family Scolopacidae (andarríos y agachadizas), within the order Charadriiformes (limícolas y gaviotas). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 35 cm and a weight of 230 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Little Curlew: 28–32 cm, smallest curlew with a relatively short slightly decurved bill. Breeds on boreal Siberian forest-tundra; migrates to northern Australia, where it winters on short dry grassland, airfields, and burnt areas in large flocks. Insectivorous in winter. Long-distance migrant. Unmistakable when in Australia.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 35,0 cm 13.8 in
Peso 230,0 g 8.11 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Nidificación

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 22-23 days. Fledging: 35 days.

Tamaño de la puesta

3-4

Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Charadriiformes (Limícolas y Gaviotas)
Familia Scolopacidae (Andarríos y Agachadizas)
Genus Numenius
Especies Numenius minutus

Distribution

Little Curlew has been recorded in 4 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Preguntas frecuentes

Is the Little Curlew endangered?
The Little Curlew has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Little Curlew nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 22-23 days. Fledging: 35 days.
How big is the Little Curlew?
The Little Curlew has a wingspan of 35.0 cm, weight of 230.0 g.
What order and family does the Little Curlew belong to?
The Little Curlew (Numenius minutus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Scolopacidae.

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