North American Bird Search Box
This search box can be used to find bird species using bird's english, french or latin name, or to identify bird by its 4 letter Alpha Code
Field Guide for all the Birds of North America
Long-billed Curlew
4 Letter (english names) Alpha Code: LBCU (1)
Courlis à long bec
Numenius americanus
Information, images and range maps on over 1,000 birds of North America, including sub-species, vagrants, introduced birds and possibilities
Life, Habitat & Pictures of North American Curlews
| B L | W W | W | Family | Latin Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23" 58.4cm | 35" 89cm | 1.3 lb 589.7g | Scolopacidae | Numenius americanus |
North American Bird Calls
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The Long-billed Curlew is the largest member of the curlew and shorebird families seen in North America. This very impressive looking bird can be found in open fields, where it is seen searching for various types of insects. It breeds on the prairies in the central regions of the continent.
References to Other Bird Sites:
ABA - American Birding Association This site represents an organization that maintains official records of all birds species that have been proven to have been seen inside the perimeters of the North American Continent and the surrounding bodies of water. Regular revised versions are posted to keep the bird list current at all times. This is the list used by all serious birders over their lifetime. You may be aware of the movie called the "Big Year". It was with this list that all the competing birders used in an attempt to set a new record as to how many bird species that could be seen by an individual birder in one calendar year.