A large migratory shorebird characterized by its long, curved bill and mottled brown plumage, widely distributed across arctic and subarctic breeding regions and coastal habitats worldwide.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Tundra, coastal wetlands, mudflats, salt marshes, grasslands, and migratory stopover sites across multiple continents during breeding and wintering seasons
Ecological Role
Critical for ecosystem balance, serving as both predator and prey, dispersing seeds, and indicating environmental health in coastal and wetland ecosystems
Morphology
SKIN COATDense, mottled brown and gray feathers providing camouflage, water-resistant plumage
LIMBS WINGSLong legs for wading, wingspan of 75-90 cm, powerful flight muscles enabling long-distance migration
HEAD SENSORYLarge eyes, excellent visual acuity, bill with sensitive nerve endings for detecting prey beneath substrate
BODY STRUCTURELarge wading bird, 40-50 cm in length, weighing approximately 300-700 g, with a distinctive long, downward-curved bill adapted for probing soft sediments
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Hobbyfotowiki
