Eurasian Curlew

Numenius arquata

The Eurasian Curlew, also known as the Common Curlew, is a large wader with a distinctive long, curved bill. It is known for its haunting, bubbling call that echoes across its breeding grounds in moorlands, grasslands, and wetlands. This migratory bird has a mottled brown plumage that provides excellent camouflage in its preferred habitats. Eurasian Curlews feed on invertebrates and small vertebrates found in mudflats, estuaries, and coastal areas. They are known for their impressive long-distance migrations, with some individuals traveling thousands of kilometers between their breeding and wintering grounds.

Habitat: Moorlands, grasslands, wetlands, mudflats, estuaries, coastal areas