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Numenius arquata
Curlews are widely distributed along the coast of Scandinavia, in Great Britain, Ireland, western France, central, eastern and northeastern Europe as well as in northern and central Asia. A great many winter in western Europe and along the coasts of the Mediterranean; some individuals, however, fly as far as eastern and southern Africa. Western European populations are usually resident. During migration the curlew is often encountered on inland ponds and lakes and in recent years it has even begun to settle and breed in such places. The birds' typical habitats are moors, wet meadows, marshlands and also steppe areas with water. Curlews return to their breeding grounds in late March. The nest is placed in tall grass or other vegetation; it is a hollow lined with dry grass, leaves or other vegetable matter, made by the male, who often prepares several such nests in the same area. In April or May the female usually lays four eggs which she and her partner take turns incubating for 26 to 30 days. The young birds are dry within twelve hours of hatching and then leave the nest, though they continue to be protected by the parents while foraging for food. When the young are grown, families join to form flocks. Curlew's diet consists of worms, molluscs, spiders, insects and occasionally small tadpoles; the birds also nibble parts of green plants, berries and seeds.
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