Hudsonian godwit

About Hudsonian godwit:

• The Hudsonian godwit (Limosa haemastica) is one of the world's most remarkable travellers.
• It is a large shorebird in the sandpiper family, Scolopacidae. 
• Habitat: It breeds in wetland habitats (sedge meadows and muskeg) in sub-Arctic and Boreal regions.
• Distribution: It is mainly found in North America and South American countries.
• Diet: These birds forage by probing in shallow water. They mainly eat insects and crustaceans.
• It travels every year from their breeding grounds in the Arctic to Patagonia where they spend the southern summer.
• Threats: Habitat loss and climate change are among the most urgent threats.
• Conservation Status
  • IUCN Red List: Vulnerable