How long is a curlews beak?

Curlews are a group of large wading birds belonging to the genus Numenius. Different species of curlews have varying beak lengths. Here are the approximate beak lengths of some common curlew species:

- Eurasian Curlew (Numenius arquata): 8.5-12.5 cm (3.3-4.9 inches)

- Long-billed Curlew (Numenius americanus): 11-20 cm (4.3-7.9 inches)

- Whimbrel (Numenius phaeopus): 4.5-6.5 cm (1.8-2.6 inches)

- Lesser Curlew (Numenius minutus): 3-4.5 cm (1.2-1.8 inches)

Please note that these are approximate ranges, and beak lengths can vary among individual birds within the same species.