BIRDS

Eurasian Curlew

Numenius arquata

Birds
NativeMigratory · Year-round · Winters hereRare visitor
Eurasian Curlew, photo 1 of 5
Eurasian Curlew, photo 2 of 5
Eurasian Curlew, photo 3 of 5
50–60 cmLength
575–950 gWeight
32 yearsLifespan
4 eggsClutch
29 daysIncubation

Bird 50–60 cm long. Migratory, present year-round and present mostly in winter. Lives on the coast and on the tundra. Feeds on aquatic prey — fish, crustaceans, molluscs. Forages on the ground.

There are 8 observations of Eurasian Curlew in Québec, mostly in Côte-Nord, and it has been reported in 1 of the 17 regions.

Where to see it

  1. Côte-Nord8

Habitat

ShorelineGilles Douaire

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