26,088 observationsLeast Concern
Marbled Godwit
Limosa fedoa
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Charadriiformes ›Family: Scolopacidae ›Genus: Limosa
About
The marbled godwit (Limosa fedoa) is a large shorebird. On average, it is the largest of the 4 species of godwit. The total length is 40–50 cm (16–20 in), including a large bill of 8–13 cm (3.1–5.1 in), and wingspan is 70–88 cm (28–35 in). Body mass can vary from 240 to 510 g (8.5 to 18.0 oz).
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Marbled Godwit is Limosa fedoa.
- Marbled Godwit belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Marbled Godwit belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Marbled Godwit belongs to the class Aves.
- Marbled Godwit belongs to the order Charadriiformes.
- Marbled Godwit belongs to the family Scolopacidae.
- Marbled Godwit belongs to the genus Limosa.