Eurasian Curlew

Numenius arquata

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Brief #

Has long, downcurved bill, brown upperparts and long legs.

Synonyms #

  • Zarapito real (Spanish)
  • Mazarico real (Galician)

Red List Status #

The Eurasian Curlew is close to being at high risk of extinction in the near future.
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Description #

Has long, downcurved bill, brown upperparts and long legs.

Measurements #

Length: 50 - 60 cm
Wingspan: 0.8 - 1 m
Weight: 0.41 - 1.36 kg

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