
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.
Similar species: Shorebirds And Allies

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Uploaded Jan 26, 2014. Captured Jan 25, 2014 14:57 in New Chemmany Road, Jaffna, Sri Lanka.
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