About the Black-tailed Godwit
The black-tailed godwit is a large, long-legged, long-billed shorebird first described by Carl Linnaeus in 1758. It is a member of the godwit genus, Limosa. There are four subspecies, all with orange head, neck and chest in breeding plumage and dull grey-brown winter coloration, and distinctive black and white wingbar at all times.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Sandpipers and Allies (Scolopacidae) |
| Species | Limosa limosa |
| Species Codes | bktgod, BLTG, BTGO |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-tailed Godwit belong to?
The Black-tailed Godwit (Limosa limosa) belongs to the Sandpipers and Allies family (Scolopacidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Black-tailed Godwit?
The Black-tailed Godwit is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Black-tailed Godwit?
The black-tailed godwit is a large, long-legged, long-billed shorebird first described by Carl Linnaeus in 1758. It is a member of the godwit genus, Limosa. There are four subspecies, all with orange head, neck and chest in breeding plumage and dull grey-brown winter coloration, and distinctive blac...
Where can I report a Black-tailed Godwit sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-tailed Godwit on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bktgod, or on iNaturalist.
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