Scientific Name: Limosa fedoa
Size: Large shorebird Weight: Approximately 500-800 grams (1.1-1.8 pounds) Lifespan: Up to 15 years
Physical Description:
- Large body with long, slightly upturned bill
- Breeding plumage: mottled brown and black with white belly
- Non-breeding plumage: paler brown with white belly
Habitat:
- Wetlands, grasslands, and agricultural fields during breeding
- Coastal mudflats and estuaries during migration and winter
Diet:
- Invertebrates, including insects, worms, and crustaceans
- Plant matter, such as seeds and tubers
Behavior:
- Long-distance migrant
- Often found in flocks
- Proficient wader and swimmer
Conservation Status: Least Concern, but populations declining in some areas.