Birds of Ladakh

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Common name

Eurasian Curlew

Ladakhi name:

unknown

Scientific name:

Numenius arquata

Order:

Ciconiiformes

Family:

Scolopacidae

fun facts:

The Eurasian Curlew, also called the Common Curlew, is the largest wader in its class.

It is a migrant to Ladakh. The sexes look the same.

Bird Club Contributor:

Lobzang Vishudda, Themisgang