Eurasian Curlew

Numenius arquata

The Eurasian curlew or common curlew is a very large wader in the family Scolopacidae. It is one of the most widespread of the curlews, breeding across temperate Europe and Asia. In Europe, this species is often referred to just as the "curlew", and in Scotland known as the "whaup" in Scots.

Scientific name

Numenius arquata

Family

Sandpipers and Allies

IUCN status

NT

Birds of Conservation Concern

Red