Long-billed Curlew Photo Gallery
Adult
Large, long-legged shorebird with a very long curved bill. Underparts are washed with a pale cinnamon color.
© Ian Davies | Macaulay LibraryGeorgia, September 28, 2016Adult
Uses its long, curved bill to probe into burrows or between rocks for crabs and shrimp, which it swallows whole.
© Timothy Barksdale | Macaulay LibraryCalifornia, February 01, 1997Not all videos have soundAdult
Very long curved bill is distinctive. Note heavy football-shaped body, plain crown, and pale cinnamon wash on the belly.
© Brian Sullivan | Macaulay LibraryCalifornia, December 20, 2008Adult
Large, long-billed shorebird with cinnamon underwings.
© Andrew Spencer | Macaulay LibraryColorado, August 10, 2020Adult/immature
Uses its long bill to probe into underground burrows for crabs and shrimp.
© Janet Rathjen | Macaulay LibraryTexas, August 22, 2015Habitat
Breeds in areas with sparse, short grasses, including shortgrass and mixed-grass prairies as well as agricultural fields.
© Katelyn Luff | Macaulay LibrarySaskatchewan, April 15, 2017
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