About the Little Curlew
The little curlew is a wader in the large bird family Scolopacidae. It is a very small curlew, which breeds in the far north of Siberia. It is closely related to the North American Eskimo curlew.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Sandpipers and Allies (Scolopacidae) |
| Species | Numenius minutus |
| Species Codes | litcur, LICU, LIWH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Little Curlew belong to?
The Little Curlew (Numenius minutus) belongs to the Sandpipers and Allies family (Scolopacidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Little Curlew?
The little curlew is a wader in the large bird family Scolopacidae. It is a very small curlew, which breeds in the far north of Siberia. It is closely related to the North American Eskimo curlew....
Where can I report a Little Curlew sighting?
You can log sightings of Little Curlew on eBird (ebird.org) using species code litcur, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Charadriiformes
Order
98
Species in Family
313
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