Birds | Charadriidae
Numenius arquata

Characteristics

The Eurasian curlew’s body size is large among curlew species. It has a long and down-curved bill, which is three times the length of its head. These birds like to forage along the water line, poking their bill into the sand to find food.
Habits: The Eurasian curlew feeds on crabs, crustaceans, and invertebrates. The birds exhibit washing behaviors when they catch crabs.
Winter/Uncommon; Body length: 60 cm
Birdwatching period: October-April

Source(s):

• (圖書) 吳自強、黃淑華、羅美玉，高美濕地飛羽，台中，2014。