About the Eskimo Curlew
The Eskimo curlew, also known as northern curlew, is a species of curlew in the family Scolopacidae. It was one of the most numerous shorebirds in the tundra of western Arctic Canada and Alaska. Thousands of birds were then killed per year in the late 1800s. As there has not been a reliable sighting since 1987 or a confirmed sighting since 1963, the Eskimo curlew is considered Critically Endangered or possibly extinct. The bird is about 30 cm (12 in) long and feeds mostly on insects and berries.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Sandpipers and Allies (Scolopacidae) |
| Species | Numenius borealis |
| Species Codes | eskcur, ESCU |
| Conservation | CR Critically Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Eskimo Curlew belong to?
The Eskimo Curlew (Numenius borealis) belongs to the Sandpipers and Allies family (Scolopacidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Eskimo Curlew?
The Eskimo Curlew is classified as "Critically Endangered" (CR) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Eskimo Curlew?
The Eskimo curlew, also known as northern curlew, is a species of curlew in the family Scolopacidae. It was one of the most numerous shorebirds in the tundra of western Arctic Canada and Alaska. Thousands of birds were then killed per year in the late 1800s. As there has not been a reliable sighting...
Where can I report a Eskimo Curlew sighting?
You can log sightings of Eskimo Curlew on eBird (ebird.org) using species code eskcur, or on iNaturalist.
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