Long-billed Curlew

Anarhynchus pecuarius

The Long-billed Curlew is a large shorebird with a distinctively long, down-curved bill, which it uses to probe the ground for invertebrates. It has a mottled brown and buff plumage, with a cinnamon-colored underbelly and black markings on the face and neck. This species is known for its haunting, flute-like calls during the breeding season. Long-billed Curlews breed in grasslands and prairies of North America and winter along coastal areas and estuaries. Their populations are declining due to habitat loss and degradation, making them a species of conservation concern.

Habitat: Grasslands and coastal areas