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Bar-tailed Godwit

Limosa lapponica

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Charadriiformes ›Family: Scolopacidae ›Genus: Limosa

About

The bar-tailed godwit (Limosa lapponica) is a large wader in the family Scolopacidae. The genus name Limosa is from Latin and means "muddy", from limus, "mud". The specific lapponica refers to Lapland. The English term "godwit" was first recorded in about 1416–7 and is believed to imitate the bird's call.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bar-tailed Godwit?
The scientific name of Bar-tailed Godwit is Limosa lapponica.
What kingdom does Bar-tailed Godwit belong to?
Bar-tailed Godwit belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Bar-tailed Godwit belong to?
Bar-tailed Godwit belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Bar-tailed Godwit belong to?
Bar-tailed Godwit belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Bar-tailed Godwit belong to?
Bar-tailed Godwit belongs to the order Charadriiformes.
What family does Bar-tailed Godwit belong to?
Bar-tailed Godwit belongs to the family Scolopacidae.
What genus does Bar-tailed Godwit belong to?
Bar-tailed Godwit belongs to the genus Limosa.