Bristle-thighed Curlew

Numenius tahitiensis

The Bristle-thighed Curlew is a medium-sized shorebird with a distinctive long, down-curved bill. It is known for its unique bristle-like feathers on the thighs, which give it its name. This species breeds in the Alaskan and Russian tundra and migrates to the Pacific islands for the winter. It forages for insects, crustaceans, and small mollusks in coastal mudflats and grassy areas. The Bristle-thighed Curlew is known for its remarkable long-distance migration, traveling thousands of miles between its breeding and wintering grounds.

Habitat: Coastal mudflats and grassy areas