Long-billed Curlew [Numenius americanus]
Description
The Long-billed Curlew is the largest North American shorebird, distinguished by its long, decurved bill. It is primarily found in open grasslands and fields in the western United States. They feed on insects and small vertebrates including crabs and other crustaceans. They are known for their melodious, bubbling call.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Birds
Aves
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| Order |
Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers
Charadriiformes
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| Family |
Sandpipers and Allies
Scolopacidae
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| Genus |
Curlew
Numenius
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