About the Eurasian Curlew
The Eurasian curlew or common curlew is a very large wader in the family Scolopacidae. It is one of the most widespread of the curlews, breeding across temperate Europe and Asia. In Europe, this species is often referred to just as the "curlew", and in Scotland known as the "whaup" in Scots.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Sandpipers and Allies (Scolopacidae) |
| Species | Numenius arquata |
| Species Codes | eurcur, EUCU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Eurasian Curlew belong to?
The Eurasian Curlew (Numenius arquata) belongs to the Sandpipers and Allies family (Scolopacidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Eurasian Curlew?
The Eurasian curlew or common curlew is a very large wader in the family Scolopacidae. It is one of the most widespread of the curlews, breeding across temperate Europe and Asia. In Europe, this species is often referred to just as the \"curlew\", and in Scotland known as the \"whaup\" in Scots....
Where can I report a Eurasian Curlew sighting?
You can log sightings of Eurasian Curlew on eBird (ebird.org) using species code eurcur, or on iNaturalist.
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