Birds of Cuba, Vagrant Visitors, Introduced Birds and Possibilities
Long-billed Curlew
Courlis à long bec
Numenius americanus
Life, Habitat & Pictures of the Long-billed Curlew
| B L | W W | W | Family | Latin Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23" 58.4cm | 35" 89cm | 1.3 lb 589.7g | Scolopacidae | Numenius americanus |
- Breeding
- Year Around
- Winter
The Long-billed Curlew is the largest member of the curlew and shorebird families seen in North America. This very impressive looking bird can be found in open fields, where it is seen searching for various types of insects. It breeds on the prairies in the central regions of the continent. This curlew was reported seen in Cuba, making it a very rare visitor.