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Numenius minutus
Basic stats
Diet
Insects, small invertebrates
Habitat
Dry grassland, airstrips, open fields
Range
Breeds Siberia, winters to Australia
Clutch size
4 eggs
Incubation period
About 23–25 days
Size
Medium (28–34cm)
Wingspan
~70–80cm
Weight
~150–270g
The smallest curlew, with a relatively short, gently curved bill and plain buffy-brown plumage suited to dry grassland rather than mudflats.
An uncommon passage migrant through Borneo, typically found on short dry grassland and airstrips rather than the tidal habitats favoured by larger curlews.
