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==Distribution== | ==Distribution== | ||
| − | + | Bred [[Canada|Canadian]] Arctic; wintered to southern [[South America]]. | |
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*In the 1800s, large numbers wintered in south-central [[South America]], migrating via north-east [[North America]] and south on the Atlantic coast. Vagrants were recorded in [[Greenland]] and northern [[Siberia]], also on the [[Falkland Islands]]. In the Western [[Palearctic]] vagrants were recorded from September to October in [[Ireland]] and [[Britain]] (last in 1887). Whether extinct or supported by an infinitesimally sized population, chance of future transatlantic vagrancy is virtually null. | *In the 1800s, large numbers wintered in south-central [[South America]], migrating via north-east [[North America]] and south on the Atlantic coast. Vagrants were recorded in [[Greenland]] and northern [[Siberia]], also on the [[Falkland Islands]]. In the Western [[Palearctic]] vagrants were recorded from September to October in [[Ireland]] and [[Britain]] (last in 1887). Whether extinct or supported by an infinitesimally sized population, chance of future transatlantic vagrancy is virtually null. | ||
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==Taxonomy== | ==Taxonomy== | ||
A monotypic species. | A monotypic species. | ||
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The species Eskimo Curlew is possibly extinct. |
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- Numenius borealis
Identification
Probably extinct.
Distribution
Bred Canadian Arctic; wintered to southern South America.
History
- In the 1800s, large numbers wintered in south-central South America, migrating via north-east North America and south on the Atlantic coast. Vagrants were recorded in Greenland and northern Siberia, also on the Falkland Islands. In the Western Palearctic vagrants were recorded from September to October in Ireland and Britain (last in 1887). Whether extinct or supported by an infinitesimally sized population, chance of future transatlantic vagrancy is virtually null.
- No authenticated records since the early 1960s. Thought by some to still survive in very small numbers, unconfirmed reports have continued into the 21st century - both on wintering grounds and along former migration routes. Virtually all of these reports relate to single birds, save one observer's unsupported claim to flocks numbering 20-150 individuals (citation needed).
Taxonomy
A monotypic species.
Habitat
Bred on Arctic tundra, otherwise on natural grassland or farmland.
Behaviour
External Links
An authentic photograph and information is available here:
