Curlew

usgb/ˈkɜːrluː/
noun

A type of large, long-legged bird with a long, curved beak.

A curlew was calling from the marshes
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Often appears as...

  • curlew call
  • curlew nest
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Bird Type

Curlews are shorebirds, so you'll often hear or read about them in coastal contexts.

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We observed several curlews near the beach yesterday.
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Beak Function

The curlew uses its long curved beak to probe the sand for food, which can be worms or small crabs.

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The curlew was busy probing the mud with its beak during low tide.
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Distinctive Sound

Curlews are known for their loud, melancholic call, which is often referenced in poetry and literature.

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In the quiet of the evening, the curlew's call echoed across the water.
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