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Curlew |
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| Location: |
Newton Beach - Porthcawl |
Date: |
21/09/2008 |
| Scientific Name: |
Numenius arquata |
Pic By: |
Mark |
| Family: |
Wader |
Size: |
55cm |
| ISO: |
400 |
Gender: |
U |
| Equipment: |
Canon 30D/100-400L Lens |
Wingspan: |
90cm |
| Description: |
The Eurasian Curlew is the largest of all the waders in its range, at 50-57cm in height with a generous 1 meter wingspan. What makes this bird especially unique to Britain is that it’s one of the only places in Europe where it does not migrate, staying year round. In the winter they tend to gather in good-sized groups, though very wary of any disturbances.
The only similar bird in its range is the Whimbrel, which is generally a smaller bird with a shorter, more downturned bill compared to the smooth downward curve of the curlew.
This bird is mainly greyish brown, white on the back, and a very long curved bill.
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