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Barge à queue noire

Limosa limosa

Endangered

About

Black-tailed Godwit (Limosa limosa) is classified as Endangered (EN) on the IUCN Red List. At high risk of extinction in the wild, with significant population decline and ongoing threats to survival.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and boreal forests and taiga, among 8 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (United States). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Charadriiformes (Charadriiformes)

Species

Limosa limosa (Barge à queue noire)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese オグロシギ

Chinese 黑尾塍鹬

Spanish Aguja colinegra

French Barge à queue noire

German Uferschnepfe

Portuguese milherango

Russian Большой веретенник

Arabic بقويقة سلطانية

Thai นกปากแอ่นหางดำ

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Barge à queue noire?

The scientific name of Barge à queue noire is Limosa limosa. It belongs to the genus Limosa.

What is the conservation status of Barge à queue noire?

Barge à queue noire (Limosa limosa) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Barge à queue noire live?

Barge à queue noire is found in Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (United States). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Russia, Sweden, Ukraine, United States.

What family does Barge à queue noire belong to?

Barge à queue noire (Limosa limosa) belongs to the genus Limosa, which is part of the taxonomic family Scolopacidae.

Is Barge à queue noire endangered?

Yes, Barge à queue noire (Limosa limosa) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Barge à queue noire belong to?

Barge à queue noire (Limosa limosa) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of Barge à queue noire?

The closest relatives of Barge à queue noire in the genus Limosa include Barge hudsonienne, Barge marbrée, barge rousse.