About the Bristle-thighed Curlew
The bristle-thighed curlew is a medium-sized shorebird that breeds in Alaska and winters on tropical Pacific islands.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Sandpipers and Allies (Scolopacidae) |
| Species | Numenius tahitiensis |
| Species Codes | brtcur, BTCU |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Bristle-thighed Curlew belong to?
The Bristle-thighed Curlew (Numenius tahitiensis) belongs to the Sandpipers and Allies family (Scolopacidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Bristle-thighed Curlew?
The Bristle-thighed Curlew is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Bristle-thighed Curlew?
The bristle-thighed curlew is a medium-sized shorebird that breeds in Alaska and winters on tropical Pacific islands....
Where can I report a Bristle-thighed Curlew sighting?
You can log sightings of Bristle-thighed Curlew on eBird (ebird.org) using species code brtcur, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Sandpipers and Allies 98 species
More Birds in Order Charadriiformes
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Quick Stats
Charadriiformes
Order
98
Species in Family
458
iNat Observations
NT
IUCN Status
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