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The Eurasian curlew is the largest wader in its range, at 50–60 cm (20–24 in) in length, with an 89–106 cm (35–42 in) wingspan and a body weight of 410–1,360 g (0.90–3.00 lb). [7] It is mainly greyish brown, with a white back, greyish-blue legs and a very long curved bill. Males and females look identical, but the bill is longest in ...
The Beach Stone-Curlew is a very large thick-set wader. Adults have a large head, massive uptilted bill, hunched profile, stout legs and thick 'knees' (actually ankles). The upper body is predominately grey-brown with distinctive black and white patterning on the face, shoulder and secondary wings. The throat and breast are a paler grey-brown ...
Identifying Curlew and Whimbrel. Curlew is a familiar wader, found in wild habitats around the UK. In April and May numbers of their smaller cousin, Whimbrel, will be moving through towards their northerly breeding sites and these birds can cause confusion. This video helps you to confidently separate the two species by sight and sound.
55. cm inch. The bush stone-curlew or bush thick-knee ( Burhinus grallarius, obsolete name Burhinus magnirostris ) is a large, ground-dwelling bird endemic to Australia. Its favoured habitat is open plains and woodlands, where it stalks slowly at night in search of invertebrates such as insects. Its grey-brown coloration is distinguished by ...
Curlew facts A group of curlews is called a curfew, a salon, or skein of curlews. The genus name Numenius refers to the curlew's bill, meaning 'new moon' in reference to the sickle-shaped bill. Eurasian curlews used to be eaten, and appeared in several recipe books. They were once so common in Cornwall they were served in pies.
Curlew numbers and range have declined substantially in recent decades, likely due to increased afforestation and agricultural improvement.
Description of the Curlew. The different species of these birds have similar body shape, but different plumage and size. They have relatively long legs for their body size, and a long beak that curves slightly downward. Their exact coloration varies from species to species, but like most sandpipers they are dull colored to better blend in with ...
