Wildlifeof China
Far Eastern Curlew
Shorebirds
Photo: Dominic Sherony · CC BY-SA 2.0
Numenius madagascariensis
Basic stats
Size
60–66cm; bill 12.8–20.1cm
Wingspan
110cm
Weight
390–1,350g
The Far Eastern curlew is the largest curlew and possibly the world's largest sandpiper. It measures 60–66cm, spans approximately 110cm and weighs 390–1,350g, with females averaging heavier than males. Its exceptionally long bill measures 12.8–20.1cm. Plain brown underwings, rump and lower back help separate it from the Eurasian curlew. (Wikipedia, general species account)
Quick answers
- How big is the Far Eastern Curlew?
- 60–66cm; bill 12.8–20.1cm
- What is the wingspan of the Far Eastern Curlew?
- 110cm
- How much does the Far Eastern Curlew weigh?
- 390–1,350g