Never heard of the eskimo curlew? Perhaps the reason is that it is only here during their spring and fall migrations. Maybe the reason you have not seen this beautiful bird is because it is nearly extinct. This speckled bird has various habitats. They range from grasslands and pastures to marshes and mud flats. The eskimo curlew feeds mainly on grasshoppers and other small insects.
This bird has been enlisted as endangered since 1967. The main endangerment to this bird is habitat loss. They use their habitat here in South Dakota for their nesting time. The nests are on the bare ground, not in a tree like most birds. Another major endangerment to this animal is hunting.
That is really weird that they nest on the ground!
ReplyDeleteDo they taste good? I dont think i have ever seen one.
ReplyDeleteEXCUSE ME! They are extinct! Enough talking about taste they are not to be eaten...!!! Or killed, leave them alone.
DeleteThat animal would look great as a full body mount. They have a cool beak.
ReplyDeleteThey ARE ENDANGERED!! Leave them ALONE!! The poor creature
DeleteI think I actually have seen this bird, I just never knew its name.
ReplyDeleteEskimo Curlew is a very pretty bird. I wonder what the reason is for there nest being on the ground.
ReplyDeleteNever heard of this bird before, its cute :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful bird. It's a shame it's been endangered for so long.
ReplyDeleteHow large is it? It doesn't look like the type of bird that would be hunted, unless you mean by other animals.
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