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Eurasian Curlew

Numenius arquata

Near Threatened
Envergadura
58,4 cm
Peso
813,75 g
Família
Scolopacidae
Ordem
Charadriiformes

The Eurasian Curlew (Numenius arquata) is a bird species in the family Scolopacidae (sandpipers & snipes), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 58.4 cm and a weight of 813.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.

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Sobre

Eurasian Curlew: 50–60 cm, wingspan 89–106 cm, Europe's largest wading bird with a very long decurved bill and mournful bubbling call. Breeds on upland moors, bogs, and wet grassland; winters on estuaries and coasts. Feeds on worms, crabs, and invertebrates. NT. Severely declining due to agricultural change on breeding grounds.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 58,4 cm 23.0 in
Peso 813,75 g 28.70 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 27-29 days. Fledging: 32-38 days.

Tamanho da postura

2-5

Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
Família Scolopacidae (Sandpipers & Snipes)
Genus Numenius
Espécies Numenius arquata

Distribution

Eurasian Curlew has been recorded in 6 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Eurasian Curlew endangered?
The Eurasian Curlew has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Eurasian Curlew nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 27-29 days. Fledging: 32-38 days.
How big is the Eurasian Curlew?
The Eurasian Curlew has a wingspan of 58.4 cm, weight of 813.75 g.
What order and family does the Eurasian Curlew belong to?
The Eurasian Curlew (Numenius arquata) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Scolopacidae.

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