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Bristle-thighed Curlew

Numenius tahitiensis

Near Threatened
翼展
48.9 cm
体重
457.1666666666667 g
Scolopacidae
Charadriiformes

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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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
翼展 48.9 cm 19.3 in
体重 457.1666666666667 g 16.13 oz

Habitat & Range

保护状况

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Nest type: SC.

产卵数

4

分类学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
Scolopacidae (Sandpipers & Snipes)
Genus Numenius
物种 Numenius tahitiensis

Distribution

Bristle-thighed Curlew has been recorded in 1 countries.

出现 Not recorded

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常见问题

Is the Bristle-thighed Curlew endangered?
The Bristle-thighed Curlew has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Bristle-thighed Curlew nest?
Nest type: SC.
How big is the Bristle-thighed Curlew?
The Bristle-thighed Curlew has a wingspan of 48.9 cm, weight of 457.1666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Bristle-thighed Curlew belong to?
The Bristle-thighed Curlew (Numenius tahitiensis) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Scolopacidae.

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