Curlew

"Numenius arquata"

The Curlew is the largest wading bird with a long curved bill. It has mottled brown plumage.

They have blue legs. They eat worms shellfish and shrimps.

They are 50 to 60cm in length

They have a wingspan of around 80 to 100cm.

They weigh in at 575 to 1000g for a female

with the smaller males averaging 770g.

There are 66,000 pairs breeding in the uk.

They are in decline and are on the red list.

Curlew