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Bar-tailed Godwit

Limosa lapponica

Vulnerable

About

Bar-tailed Godwit (Limosa lapponica) is classified as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List. Facing a high risk of endangerment in the wild, with declining populations and increasing habitat pressure.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Found across Europe (5 countries) and South America (Venezuela). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Charadriiformes (Charadriiformes)

Species

Limosa lapponica (Bar-tailed Godwit)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese オオソリハシシギ

Chinese 斑尾塍鹬

Spanish Picopando cola barrada

French barge rousse

German Pfuhlschepfe

Portuguese fuselo

Russian Малый веретенник

Arabic بقويقة مخططة الذيل

Thai นกปากแอ่นหางลาย

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bar-tailed Godwit?

The scientific name of Bar-tailed Godwit is Limosa lapponica. It belongs to the genus Limosa.

What is the conservation status of Bar-tailed Godwit?

Bar-tailed Godwit (Limosa lapponica) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Bar-tailed Godwit live?

Bar-tailed Godwit is found in Found across Europe (5 countries) and South America (Venezuela). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Russia, Sweden, Venezuela.

What family does Bar-tailed Godwit belong to?

Bar-tailed Godwit (Limosa lapponica) belongs to the genus Limosa, which is part of the taxonomic family Scolopacidae.

Is Bar-tailed Godwit endangered?

Yes, Bar-tailed Godwit (Limosa lapponica) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Bar-tailed Godwit belong to?

Bar-tailed Godwit (Limosa lapponica) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).

What are the closest relatives of Bar-tailed Godwit?

The closest relatives of Bar-tailed Godwit in the genus Limosa include Black-tailed Godwit, Hudsonian Godwit, Marbled Godwit.