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Eskimo Curlew
Numenius borealis
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Not Evaluated
Envergure
42,8 cm
Poids
362,0 g
Famille
Scolopacidae
Ordre
Charadriiformes
À propos
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 42,8 cm | 16.9 in |
| Poids | 362,0 g | 12.77 oz |
Habitat & Range
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: SC.
Taille de la couvée
3-4
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Famille | Scolopacidae (Sandpipers & Snipes) |
| Genus | Numenius |
| Espèces | Numenius borealis |
Distribution
Eskimo Curlew has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Présent
Not recorded
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Foire aux 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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