About the Marbled Godwit
The marbled godwit is a large migratory shorebird in the family Scolopacidae. On average, it is the largest of the four species of godwit.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Sandpipers and Allies (Scolopacidae) |
| Species | Limosa fedoa |
| Species Codes | margod, MAGO |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Marbled Godwit belong to?
The Marbled Godwit (Limosa fedoa) belongs to the Sandpipers and Allies family (Scolopacidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Marbled Godwit?
The Marbled Godwit is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Marbled Godwit?
The marbled godwit is a large migratory shorebird in the family Scolopacidae. On average, it is the largest of the four species of godwit....
Where can I report a Marbled Godwit sighting?
You can log sightings of Marbled Godwit on eBird (ebird.org) using species code margod, 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
27,606
iNat Observations
VU
IUCN Status
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