Little Curlew
Numenius minutus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="numenius-minutus"></birdfyi-bird>À propos
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 35,0 cm | 13.8 in |
| Poids | 230,0 g | 8.11 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 22-23 days. Fledging: 35 days.
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 minutus |
Distribution
Little Curlew has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Foire aux questions
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Scolopacidae family