StatusNative
RarityFairly Common
Height41 cm
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"Black-tailed Godwits can reach speeds up to 95 km/h during migration and may live for up to 2 years."
Field Guide
Black-tailed Godwit
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The Black-tailed Godwit (*Limosa limosa*) is a large, long-legged shorebird recognised for its impressive migrations between Europe, Asia, and places as far as Australia. It is slightly taller and slimmer than the Bar-tailed Godwit, with a long, straight bill and a graceful silhouette.
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