What kind of bird is the Curlew? We will explain its characteristics, ecology, and habitat. It is a bird that breeds in the inland areas from Northern Europe to Central Asia and can be seen over a fairly wide area of the Eurasian continent. However, despite living in such a wide area, it is designated as a near-threatened species.
What is Curlew? Basic Stats
The Eurasian Curlew is a species of bird classified in the family Scolopacidae, order Charadriiformes. Its scientific name is Numenius arquata, and its kanji is 大蝓鷸. Its total length is 50-60cm, its wingspan is 80-100cm, and its weight is 450-1,000g. A list of information is given below.
| Japanese（和名） | ダイシャクシギ |
| English（英名） | Eurasian Curlew |
| scientific name(学名) | Numenius arquata |
| classification（分類） | Aves、 Charadriiformes、 Scolopacidae、Numenius 鳥綱、チドリ目、シギ科、ダイシャクシギ属 |
| IUCN Status(保全状況) | LEAST CONCERN |
| Length（体長） | 50～60cm |
| Weight（体重） | 450～1,000g |
Habitat
Curlews have a fairly wide distribution from Europe to Asia, breeding in inland areas from Northern Europe to Central Asia, and wintering in coastal areas from Western Europe to Africa, the Middle East, India and Southeast Asia.
What are its characteristics? What kind of creature is it?
The curlew is characterized by its long beak and flies in during the spring and autumn migration seasons. Its feathers from its head to its wings have a fine brown mottled pattern, and it lives in tidal flats, wetlands, river mouths, lakes and other waterside areas. It sometimes forms mixed flocks with curlews, and they are symbiotic birds.
What is its ecology?
The curlew uses its long beak to prey on crabs and lugworms. It is monogamous and lives in pairs during the breeding season, has a territory, and makes a nest on the ground in grassland, laying about four eggs. Eggs often hatch in one month, and the chicks leave the nest in 40 to 45 days. They live for 10 to 20 years.
Do they have any natural enemies?
The curlew’s natural enemies are crows and hawks.
Is the Curlwind an endangered species?
The Curlwind is designated as a near-threatened species. The main reason for the decline in its population is the reduction and fragmentation of its habitat due to development. In Japan, some local governments have designated it as an endangered species.
Can you keep Curlwinds as pets?
Curlwinds are managed by the Ministry of the Environment under the Wildlife Protection and Management Act, and feeding them is prohibited.
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