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The curlews (/ ˈ k ɜːr lj uː /) are a group of nine species of birds in the genus Numenius, characterised by their long, slender, downcurved bills and mottled brown plumage. The English name is imitative of the Eurasian curlew's call, but may have been influenced by the Old French corliu, "messenger", from courir , "to run".
Learn about the Curlew, the largest European wading bird, with its distinctive call and habitat preferences. Find out why Curlews are red-listed and how to help them.
Learn about the curlew, a mottled brown and grey bird with a long, downcurved bill and a distinctive 'cur-lee' sound. Find out where and when to see it in the UK, and how it is threatened by habitat loss and climate change.
Learn about the Curlew, a large wader with a distinctive bubbling call, in the UK. Find out its population size, distribution, movement, biology, research and conservation status based on BTO data and surveys.
Learn about the curlew, the largest European wading bird, with its distinctive bow-shaped bill and spindly legs. Find out where and when to see curlews in the UK, what they eat, how they breed, and why they are endangered.
The Eurasian curlew is the largest wader in its range, at 50–60 cm (20–24 in) in length, with an 89–106 cm (35–42 in) wingspan and a body weight of 410–1,360 g (0.90–3.00 lb). It is mainly greyish brown, with a white back, greyish-blue legs and a very long curved bill.
Curlew is a genus of eight species of large shorebirds with decurved bills. They breed in the Northern Hemisphere and migrate to the South Pacific or South America. Learn more about their characteristics, distribution, and conservation status.
