Bar-Tailed Godwit
Limosa lapponica
With its long, slender bill and graceful, sweeping wings, the Bar-Tailed Godwit is a true long-distance traveller. Bar-Tailed Godwits have a similar look to Curlews but have a slightly up-turned beak compared the the Curlew’s down-turned beak.
- Habitat: Coastal mudflats, estuaries, and sandy beaches.
- When to See: Mainly during migration in autumn and spring.
- Length: Around 40–45 cm; notable for its long tail