Little Curlew
Numenius minutus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="numenius-minutus"></birdfyi-bird>The Little Curlew (Numenius minutus) is a bird species in the family Scolopacidae (sandpipers & snipes), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). 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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について
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 翼開長 | 35.0 cm | 13.8 in |
| 体重 | 230.0 g | 8.11 oz |
Habitat & Range
保全状況
行動と繁殖
営巣
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 22-23 days. Fledging: 35 days.
一腹卵数
3-4
分類学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| 科 | Scolopacidae (Sandpipers & Snipes) |
| Genus | Numenius |
| 種 | Numenius minutus |
Distribution
Little Curlew has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Scolopacidae family