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Long-billed Curlew

Numenius americanus

Taxonomy

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

About

The long-billed curlew (Numenius americanus) is a large North American shorebird of the family Scolopacidae. This species was also called "sicklebird" and the "candlestick bird". The species breeds in central and western North America, migrating southward and coastward for the winter.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Long-billed Curlew?
The scientific name of Long-billed Curlew is Numenius americanus.
What is the conservation status of Long-billed Curlew?
The Long-billed Curlew has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Long-billed Curlew belong to?
Long-billed Curlew belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Long-billed Curlew belong to?
Long-billed Curlew belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Long-billed Curlew belong to?
Long-billed Curlew belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Long-billed Curlew belong to?
Long-billed Curlew belongs to the order Charadriiformes.
What family does Long-billed Curlew belong to?
Long-billed Curlew belongs to the family Scolopacidae.
What genus does Long-billed Curlew belong to?
Long-billed Curlew belongs to the genus Numenius.