Curlew (Numenius arquata) on tidal mud banks is the commonest large wader long downcurved bill brown grey plumage with pale underparts long grey legs.

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Curlew with long downcurved bill on mud banks at pagham harbour uk. Shows bird and habitat with some foreground greenery.

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Size: 4710px × 3140px
Location: Pagham Harbour, Selsey Road, Chichester, UK
Photo credit: © Stephen Iles / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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