Species: Numenius madagascariensis
English Name: Eastern Curlew
Chinese Name: 大杓鷸
Family: Scolopacidae
Description:
This large curley (53-66 cm long) is very similar to Eurasian Curlew which it is distinguished by the longer bill, darker plumage and, in flight, its dark lower back and rump. In the summer, the plumage have rusty tones. It occurs in Macao as a passage migrant.
© 2012 Hiyashi Haka
© 2009 Dick Daniels
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References:
– Department of Gardens and Green Areas, Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau of Macao Special Administrative Region, South China Institute for Endangered Animals. (2010). Birds of Macao. Macao, SAR: Author.