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Field Guide for all the Birds of Cuba

Curlews

Courlis

Scolopacidae

Information, images and range maps on over 480 birds of Cuba, including sub-species, vagrants, introduced birds and possibilities

At one time, there were three native species or types of curlews seen in Cuba. These were the Long-billed Curlew, the Whimbrel (American), and the Eskimo Curlew. That was once seen in the far northeastern regions of North America, but unfortunately the Eskimo Curlew has not been seen since the 1960s and now considered extinct. The Long-billed Curlew is the largest shorebird found in North America and whose range is in the central regions of the continent leaning towards the western coast, and a very rare visitor to Cuba.

The curlews are recognized by their long downturned bills and are seen in fields and mudflats where they are able to feed by picking up insects or by probing into the mud for their prey. These different types all have similar brown plumage and grey legs. The Whimbrel is another large shorebird that is quite similar to this group.

Click on the bird names listed below to see pictures of the Curlews seen in Cuba

Eskimo Curlew

Long-billed Curlew

Whimbrel (American)

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