Little Curlew (Numenius minutus) Science Article 1 abstract The Little Curlew Numenius minutus, the smallest member of the genus Numenius, is strongly migratory with a restricted breeding range in eastern Siberia and wintering grounds inAustralia and elsewhere in the South Pacific region Bellio, M.G., Bayliss, P., Morton, S. and Chatto R., Waterbirds around the world […]
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Status and conservation of the Little Curlew Numenius minutus onits over-wintering grounds in Australia
Little Curlew (Numenius minutus) Science Article 1 abstract The Little Curlew Numenius minutus, the smallest member of the genus Numenius, is strongly migratory with a restricted breeding range in eastern Siberia and wintering grounds inAustralia and elsewhere in the South Pacific region Bellio, M.G., Bayliss, P., Morton, S. and Chatto R., Waterbirds around the world […]
HABITS OF THE ESKIMO CURLEw IN NEW ENGLAND.
Eskimo Curlew (Numenius borealis) Science Article 1 abstract From the shores of the Arctic Ocean, Where they breed, to Patagonia, where they probably Winter (Ibis, 1878, page 404), is a journey of seven thousand miles; yet the Eskimo CurleWs, familiarly known as Doughbirds, compass it every year on their migrations. GEORGE h. MACKAY, The AUK(9)1:16-21, […]
Habitat selection by breeding curlews (Numenius arquata) on farmland: the importance of grassland
Curlew (Numenius arquata) Science Article 1 abstract We examined habitat composition of territories, habitat use during foraging, and nest-site selection in the curlew Numenius arquata in two arable farmland areas in western Finland 1996-1997. Tall vegetation types, especially grassland, occurred more frequently within territories than expected by their availability. Habitat utilisation during foraging was significantly […]
Body-weight changes of egg-laying Curlews Numenius arquata as monitored by an automatic weighing system.
Curlew (Numenius arquata) Science Article 3 abstract The fluctuating body-weight of free living female Curlews during egg-laying is described. Weight data were collected using an automatic weighing system. Nests were placed on top of an electronic balance and the data were processed in a computer placed at a distance. The equipment is commercially available, thus […]
Measuring potential negative effects of traditionalharvesting practices on waterbirds: a case study withmigrating curlews
Curlew (Numenius arquata) Science Article 2 abstract Because of potential conflicts between commercial and conservation interests, onechallenge in coastal-area management is how to regulate harvesting practices incoastal areas without adversely affecting the survival of migratory waterbirds. Inmost Spanish intertidal areas of importance for shorebirds, managers haveconcentrated only on stock management of the shellfish species. Here, […]
Curlew (Numenius arquata)
[order] CHARADRIIFORMES | [family] Scolopacidae | [latin] Numenius arquata | [UK] Curlew | [FR] Courlis cendre | [DE] Grosser Brachvogel | [ES] Zarapito Real | [NL] Wulp Subspecies Genus Species subspecies Breeding Range Breeding Range 2 Non Breeding Range Physical charateristics Large greyish brown curleo with long bill and plain head pattern. Head, neck, breast […]
Whimbrel (Numenius phaeopus)
[order] CHARADRIIFORMES | [family] Scolopacidae | [latin] Numenius phaeopus | [UK] Whimbrel | [FR] Courlis corlieu | [DE] Regen-Brachvogel | [ES] Zarapito Trinador | [NL] Regenwulp Subspecies Genus Species subspecies Breeding Range Breeding Range 2 Non Breeding Range Numenius phaeopus NA, EU n widespread Numenius phaeopus alboaxillaris w Kazakhstan to sw Siberia coastal w Indian […]
Bristle-thighed Curlew (Numenius tahitiensis)
[order] CHARADRIIFORMES | [family] Scolopacidae | [latin] Numenius tahitiensis | [UK] Bristle-thighed Curlew | [FR] Courlis d’Alaska | [DE] Borsten-Brachvogel | [ES] Zarapito del Pacifico | [NL] Zuidzee-wulp Subspecies Monotypic species Physical charateristics Very similar to the Whimbrel, but tawnier, especially about tail; tawny, unbarred rump. Breast less streaked, bill paler. Listen to the sound […]
Eskimo Curlew (Numenius borealis)
[order] CHARADRIIFORMES | [family] Scolopacidae | [latin] Numenius borealis | [UK] Eskimo Curlew | [FR] Courlis esquimau | [DE] Eskimo-Brachvogel | [ES] Zarapito esquimal | [NL] Eskimo-wulp Subspecies Monotypic species Physical charateristics 29-34 cm. Small cinnamon-coloured curlew. Similar spp. Little Curlew N. minutus is similar, but N. borealis is larger, longer winged (extending beyond tip […]