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Limosa lapponica
Basic stats
Diet
Marine worms, molluscs
Habitat
Mudflats, sandy estuaries
Range
Breeds Arctic, winters worldwide coastlines
Clutch size
4 eggs
Incubation period
About 20–21 days
Size
Large (37–41cm)
Wingspan
~70–80cm
Weight
~260–400g
A long-billed godwit with a slightly upturned bill and barred tail pattern visible in flight, non-breeding birds grey-brown overall.
A near-threatened species and long-distance migrant, with small numbers stopping on Borneo's coastal mudflats while on passage between Arctic breeding grounds and southern wintering areas.
