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Slender-billed Curlew

Numenius tenuirostris

Critically Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits temperate broadleaf and mixed forests and temperate coniferous forests within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Distributed across Norway and Ukraine. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Names in Other Languages

Japanese シロハラチュウシャクシギ
Chinese 細嘴杓鷸
Spanish Zarapito Fino
French courlis à bec grêle
German Dünnschnabel-brachvogel
Portuguese Maçarico-de-bico-fino
Russian Тонкоклювый кроншнеп

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Slender-billed Curlew?
The scientific name of Slender-billed Curlew is Numenius tenuirostris. It belongs to the genus Numenius.
What is the conservation status of Slender-billed Curlew?
Slender-billed Curlew (Numenius tenuirostris) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Slender-billed Curlew live?
Slender-billed Curlew is found in Distributed across Norway and Ukraine. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Norway, Ukraine.
What family does Slender-billed Curlew belong to?
Slender-billed Curlew (Numenius tenuirostris) belongs to the genus Numenius, which is part of the taxonomic family Scolopacidae.
Is Slender-billed Curlew endangered?
Yes, Slender-billed Curlew (Numenius tenuirostris) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Slender-billed Curlew belong to?
Slender-billed Curlew (Numenius tenuirostris) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Slender-billed Curlew?
The closest relatives of Slender-billed Curlew in the genus Numenius include นกอีก๋อยจิ๋ว, นกอีก๋อยตะโพกสีน้ำตาล, นกอีก๋อยเล็ก, นกอีก๋อยใหญ่, Long-billed Curlew.

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