Species details

Eurasian Curlew

Numenius arquata

Numenius arquata

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The Eurasian Curlew has a long down-curved bil and can be distinguished from the Far Eastern Curlew by its white rump and underwing coverts (i.e. armpits; mainly seen in flight).


Abundance
Uncommon


Chinese Name
白腰杓鹬


Habitat
Wetland


Malay Name
Burung Kendi Besar


Tamil name
பெரிய கோட்டான்