One of the 3 curlews on WAnimals
Birds · Charadriiformes · Scolopacidae
Numenius arquata
It could become threatened in the near future if current threats go unchecked.
It is the largest wader in Europe, recognisable by its long down-curved bill, longer still in the female. A bird ringed in 1992 was still alive in 2026, at least 33 years old, the documented longevity record for the species.
Weight
540 g – 1 kg
Size
50 cm – 60 cm
Life expectancy
12 years
Diet
Carnivore
Feeds mainly on other animals.
Activity
Diurnal
Active mainly during the day.
Social structure
Family group
Lives in small family groups with close bonds.
Sighting difficulty
Moderate
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Sources consulted: AnAge; Birdfact; Birda; Animalia.bio; eBird; Birds of the World; Avibase; Wikipedia
Parks and dive sites where this species has been documented.
Other species in the catalogue with the most in common with Eurasian Curlew — same habitat, park, country, tags or family.
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The pins mark the parks where its presence is documented.
