Small flocks are often seen feeding with flocks of Cattle Egrets and White-Faced Ibis in irrigated fields.
Similar to the Whimbrel,
which has black stripes on its head and much shorter bill.
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This curlew winters in the Imperial Valley
and can be found in rural farm fields that have been irrigated or in those
that are burned after harvesting (like Bermuda grass) to stimulate new
growth.
Small flocks are often seen feeding with flocks of Cattle Egrets and White-Faced Ibis in irrigated fields. Similar to the Whimbrel,
which has black stripes on its head and much shorter bill.
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If you are interested in learning more about this bird online - I recommend you start with the Patuxent Bird Identification InfoCenter, Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, Laurel, MD. http://www.mbr-pwrc.usgs.gov/Infocenter/infocenter.htmlThey present photographs, songs, identification tips, maps, and life history information for North American birds - including the Long-Billed Curlew
OTHER OUTSIDE LINKS FOR THIS BIRD:
Endangered Bird - Species profile and photo of the endangered Long-billed Curlew displayed by the National Audubon Society's "WatchList" program for species at risk.
Life History Notes - Profile and photo displayed on a California Department of Fish and Game "Species of Special Concern" Web page for the Central Valley-Bay area.
This site is maintained by:
Eldon R. Caldwell
Imperial Valley College
Email: eldonc@imperial.cc.ca.us