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Far Eastern Curlew
Whimbrel
Eskimo Curlew
Eurasian Curlew
Bristle-thighed Curlew
Also known as: sicklebird, sickle bird, candlestick bird
58 cm (23") Fairly common. Nests in western uplands, meadows, pastures. In migration and winter on beaches, salt marshes and grain fields. Rare along east coast.
Very long strongly downcurved bill. Unstreaked crown. Buffy cinnamon wing linings show in flight.
Song: loud ascending "cur-lew".
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Long-billed Curlew winter distribution map
Long-billed Curlew distribution map