Hudsonian Godwit

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The Hudsonian Godwit is a large, elegant shorebird with a slightly upcurved bill, known for its incredibly long migratory flights. Breeding males have a striking rufous plumage.

Where to spot

Breeds on the Arctic tundra of North America; migrates extensively, primarily along the Atlantic flyway, to coastal wetlands and estuaries in southern South America for winter.

How to spot

Scan coastal mudflats and estuaries, especially during migration. Look for its relatively long, slightly upcurved bill. Breeding birds have a rich rufous belly. Listen for its reedy calls.

When to spot

Best observed during spring and autumn migration, particularly at coastal stopover sites in eastern North America. Summer in Arctic breeding grounds, winter in South American estuaries.

Where to spot

Breeds on the Arctic tundra of North America; migrates extensively, primarily along the Atlantic flyway, to coastal wetlands and estuaries in southern South America for winter.

How to spot

Scan coastal mudflats and estuaries, especially during migration. Look for its relatively long, slightly upcurved bill. Breeding birds have a rich rufous belly. Listen for its reedy calls.

When to spot

Best observed during spring and autumn migration, particularly at coastal stopover sites in eastern North America. Summer in Arctic breeding grounds, winter in South American estuaries.

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This godwit undertakes one of the longest non-stop migratory flights of any bird, traveling thousands of kilometers over the open ocean from breeding grounds in Arctic North America to wintering grounds in South America.

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