Curlew [Numenius]

Description

Numenius is a genus that includes the curlews, which are large, mostly migratory wading birds, characterized by their long, down-curved bills and mottled brown plumage. These bills are adapted for probing into mudflats and sandy shores for invertebrates. Curlews are known for their haunting, far-carrying calls. They inhabit a wide range of environments, including grasslands, coastal areas, and mudflats.

Species

Eurasian Curlew [Numenius arquata]

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Long-billed Curlew [Numenius americanus]

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Far Eastern Curlew [Numenius madagascariensis]

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Slender-billed Curlew [Numenius tenuirostris]

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Taxonomy