Marbled Godwit

The marbled godwit is a large shorebird. On average, it is the largest of the 4 species of godwit. The total length is 40–50 cm , including a large bill of 8–13 cm , and wingspan is 70–88 cm . Body mass can vary from 240 to 510 g .

Adults have long blue-grey hairy legs and a very long pink bill with a slight upward curve and dark at the tip. The long neck, breast and belly are pale brown with dark bars on the breast and flanks. The back is mottled and dark. They show cinnamon.. more