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Creature Profile
The Eurasian Curlew (Numenius arquata) is a large wading bird found across Europe and Asia. It has a distinctive, long, curved bill that it uses to probe in the mud and soil for insects and other small invertebrates. The bird is brownish-gray in color, with a mottled pattern on its back and wings. It has a long neck and legs, which make it well-suited for foraging in wetland habitats.
The Eurasian Curlew is typically found in coastal wetlands, estuaries, and marshes, as well as upland moors and grasslands. It is a migratory species, breeding in northern Europe and Asia and wintering in southern Europe, Africa, and Asia. The bird typically lays 3-5 eggs in a ground scrape, which is lined with grass and other vegetation. The eggs hatch after about 28 days, and the chicks fledge after around 4-5 weeks.
The Eurasian Curlew is considered a threatened species, primarily due to habitat loss and degradation, as well as hunting and persecution in some areas. The species is particularly vulnerable to the drainage and conversion of wetland habitats for agriculture and other uses. Conservation efforts for the species include the establishment of protected areas, the restoration of degraded habitats, and research into the species' biology and ecology. Additionally, efforts are being made to promote sustainable land use practices and to raise awareness about the importance of wetland conservation.
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September 25, 2025
Mugo, C. R. 2025. "Earth's Endangered Creatures - Eurasian Curlew Facts" (Online). Accessed 5/9/2026 at https://earthsendangered.com/profile.asp?sp=11557&ID=1.
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