Long-billed Curlew Numenius americanus
Overview
Description
The long-billed curlew (Numenius americanus) is a large North American shorebird of the family Scolopacidae. This species was also called "sicklebird" and the "candlestick bird". The species breeds in central and western North America, migrating southward and coastward for the winter.1
Taxonomy
Charadriiformes > Scolopacidae (Sandpipers and Allies) > Shorebirds
Sightings
Relevant Sightings
- 11-23-2023 - California, United States (First Sighting)
- 11-24-2024 - California, United States (Last Sighting)
Places Seen
- California, United States
Media
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