Northern curlew

Adults have a very long bill curved downwards, a long neck and a small head. The neck and underparts are a light cinnamon, while the crown is streaked with brown. This species exhibits sexual dimorphism, the female having a much longer bill than the male.

The Northern curlew is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Eskimo Curlew or Northern Curlew (Numenius borealis) is a medium-sized New World shorebird. It is severely endangered and could possibly be extinct. Contents - * 1 Taxonomy * 2 Description * 3 Distribution and habitat * 4 Ecology and behavior * 4.1 Diet * 4. More

The Eskimo Curlew or Northern Curlew (Numenius borealis) is/was a medium-sized New World shorebird. It is believed to be extinct. Adults had long dark greyish legs and a long bill curved slightly downwards. The upperparts were mottled brown and the underparts were light brown. They showed cinnamon wing linings in flight. They were similar in appearance to the Hudsonian Curlew, the American subspecies of the Whimbrel, but smaller in size. More

The Eskimo Curlew or Northern Curlew (Numenius borealis) is/was a medium-sized New World shorebird. It is severely endangered (possibly extinct) — few have been sighted. Taxonomy Long-billed Curlew, Hudsonian Curlew, and Eskimo Curlew.The Eskimo Curlew is one of eight species of curlew, and is classed with them in the genus Numenius. It was formerly placed in the separate genus Mesoscolopax. Numenius is classed in the family Scolopacidae. Other species in that family include woodcocks, phalaropes, snipes, and sandpipers. More

n Eskimo CurlewEskimo CurlewThe Eskimo Curlew or Northern Curlew is a medium-sized New World shorebird. It is severely endangered and could possibly be extinct.-Taxonomy:... . This is a strongly migratoryBird migrationBird migration is the regular seasonal journey undertaken by many species of birds. Bird movements include those made in response to changes in food availability, habitat or weather. These however are usually irregular or in only one direction and are termed variously as nomadism, invasions,... More