Bristle-thighed Curlew
Numenius tahitiensis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="numenius-tahitiensis"></birdfyi-bird>The Bristle-thighed Curlew (Numenius tahitiensis) is a bird species in the family Scolopacidae (sandpipers & snipes), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 48.9 cm and a weight of 457.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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À propos
Bristle-thighed Curlew: 40–44 cm, medium curlew with a decurved bill, buffy underparts, and distinctive bristle-like thigh feathers. Only curlew wintering on Pacific islands; breeds on Alaskan tundra and migrates non-stop across the central Pacific to Polynesia and Micronesia. Feeds on invertebrates; uses tools to open seabird eggs. VU.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 48,9 cm | 19.3 in |
| Poids | 457,1666666666667 g | 16.13 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: SC.
Taille de la couvée
4
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Famille | Scolopacidae (Sandpipers & Snipes) |
| Genus | Numenius |
| Espèces | Numenius tahitiensis |
Distribution
Bristle-thighed Curlew has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Scolopacidae family