Long-billed curlew
Numenius americanus
The long-billed curlew (Numenius americanus) is a large North American shorebird of the family Scolopacidae.
About the Long-billed curlew
The long-billed curlew (Numenius americanus) is a large North American shorebird of the family Scolopacidae. This species was also called "sicklebird" and the "candlestick bird". The species breeds in central and western North America, migrating southward and coastward for the winter.
Fun Facts About Long-billed curlew
- The species breeds in central and western North America, migrating southward and coastward for the winter.
Conservation Status
The Long-billed curlew is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Scolopacidae |
| Genus | Numenius |
| Species | Numenius americanus |
Range & Habitat
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