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Bristle-thighed Curlew

SpeciesBristle-thighed Curlew (Numenius tahitiensis)

Latin:
  • Numenius tahitiensis
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Viewing Scale:
  • Chances of seeing Bristle-thighed Curlew in Alaska
About Bristle-thighed Curlew

Curlews migrate long distances each year. On the northward migration, a curlew can go from it's tropical habitat to walking on snow in Alaska in 10 days.

Bristle-thighed Curlew Habitat & Range