Black-tailed Godwit

Limosa limosa

The black-tailed godwit is a large, long-legged, long-billed shorebird first described by Carl Linnaeus in 1758. It is a member of the godwit genus, Limosa. There are four subspecies, all with orange head, neck and chest in breeding plumage and dull grey-brown winter coloration, and distinctive black and white wingbar at all times.

Scientific name

Limosa limosa

Family

Sandpipers and Allies

IUCN status

NT

Birds of Conservation Concern

Red