The Eurasian curlew (Numenius arquata) is a wader in the large family Scolopacidae. It is one of the most widespread of the curlews, breeding across temperate Europe and Asia. In Europe, this species is often referred to just as the "curlew", and in Scotland known as the "whaup" in Scots.
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Eurasian Curlew
Numenius arquata
- Observations in the area
- 4
- Last sighting
- 9 March 2026
- Category
- Birds
- Conservation status (IUCN)
- NT · Near threatened
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Where it has been observed
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