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Hudsonian Godwit
Limosa haemastica(Linnaeus, 1758)
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- Order
- CHARADRIIFORMES
- Family
- Scolopacidae
- Genus
- Limosa
At a glance
The Hudsonian Godwit, native to Australia. It can be seen year-round.
- Origin
- Native
- Best seen
- Year-round
- Commonness
- Very common
01 · Identification
How to tell it apart
The Hudsonian godwit is a large shorebird in the sandpiper family, Scolopacidae. It is a long distance migratory species that breeds at remote sites in northern Canada and winters in southern South America. The genus name Limosa is from Latin and means "muddy", from limus, "mud". The specific haemastica is from Ancient Greek and means "bloody".The English term "godwit" is believed to imitate the bird's call.
Description · wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
03 · When
When to look
When can you see a Hudsonian Godwit?
The Hudsonian Godwit is present across its Australian range year-round, so it can be seen in any month.
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06 · Gallery
Plumage up close
4 photos
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