Long-billed Curlew

Numenius americanus

The Long-billed Curlew is a large shorebird with a distinct long, down-curved bill, which it uses to forage for invertebrates in coastal mudflats and grasslands. With a wingspan of about 24-35 inches, this species has a mottled brown and buff plumage, providing effective camouflage in its open habitat. Long-billed Curlews are known for their haunting calls and impressive aerial displays during courtship. They breed in grasslands and prairies of North America and winter along coastal areas of the southern United States and Mexico. Due to habitat loss and hunting, the Long-billed Curlew is considered a species of high conservation concern.

Habitat: Coastal mudflats and grasslands