Eurasian Curlew (Numenius Arquata) thanks to Mohith for confirming ID....... From Suruchi Beach, Vasai Gaon,Maharashtra, Nov14. They are one of the most ancient lineages of scolopacid waders, together with the godwits which look similar but have straight bills. In Europe curlew usually refers to one species, the Eurasian Curlew. Curlews feed on mud or very soft ground, searching for worms and other invertebrates with their long bills. They will also take crabs and similar items. Curlews enjoy a world-wide distribution. Most species show strong migratory habits and consequently one or more species can be encountered at different times of the year in Europe, the British Isles, Iberia, Iceland, Africa, Southeast Asia, Siberia, North America, South America and Australasia. The distribution of curlews has altered considerably in the past hundred years as a result of changing agricultural practices. Reclamation and drainage of marshy fields and moorland, and afforestation of the latter, have led to local decreases. (Source : Wikipedia)
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