Eurasian Curlew

Numenius arquata

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Aves · Charadriiformes · Scolopacidae

About

The Eurasian curlew or common curlew is a very large wader in the family Scolopacidae. It is one of the most widespread of the curlews, breeding across temperate Europe and Asia. In Europe, this species is often referred to just as the "curlew", and in Scotland known as the "whaup" in Scots.

Fun Fact

Eurasian curlews have the longest bill of any European shorebird — up to 15 cm — curved downward to probe deep into mud for worms that no other wader can reach.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Moorland, marshes, and coasts

Diet

Omnivore

Lifespan

20-30 years

Threats

Human-Wildlife Conflict
Habitat Loss
Poaching

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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