Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Eskimo Curlew

Eskimo Curlew

Numenius borealis

Status Endangered
Listed March 11, 1967
Family Scolopacidae (Sandpiper)
Description Long-legged wading bird; dark brown with a pale throat and long, down-curved bill.
Habitat Open tundra, tidal marshes.
Food Insects, snails, berries.
Reproduction Clutch of three or four eggs.
Threats

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