Adult © Ted Keyel
Adult © Brian Sullivan
Adult © Andrew Spencer
Adult/immature © Janet Rathjen
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Habitat © Katelyn Luff

Long-billed Curlew Numenius americanus

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Identification

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Huge shorebird with incredibly long, decurved bill. Buffy overall with brighter cinnamon wings, especially obvious in flight. Occurs in open fields, marshes, and beaches in western North America; can be seen singly or in flocks. Exceptional bill length and shape usually rules out other large shorebirds like Marbled Godwit or Whimbrel, although note that juveniles (especially males) have shorter bills than adults. Also note lack of dark head stripes and blue-gray legs. Listen for “cur-lee!” call.

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