The Hudsonian godwit (Limosa haemastica) is a large shorebird in the sandpiper family, Scolopacidae.The genus name Limosa is from Latin and means "muddy", from limus, "mud".The specific haemastica is from Ancient Greek and means "bloody". An 18th-century name for this bird was red-breasted godwit. The English term "godwit" was first recorded in about 1416-7 and is believed to imitate the Hudsonian Godwits are graceful shorebirds with long, slightly upturned bills, long legs, and a glorious breeding plumage of gold, brown, and brick red. They wade through arctic bogs and tidal mudflats, using their long bills to reach deep into the mud for invertebrate prey. They change to a subtle gray-brown nonbreeding plumage, and then undertake an incredible migration—nearly 10,000 miles Bill and Gape. In adults, the bill is Dark Neutral Gray (83) to Blackish Neutral Gray (82) toward tip, paler toward base. Extent and color of pale base varies seasonally and with sex. During nonbreeding season, proximal 30-50% of bill is pale Grayish-Pink, Pink (7), or Spinel Pink (108C) in both sexes. The Hudsonian godwit (Limosa haemastica) is a large shorebird in the sandpiper family, Scolopacidae.The genus name Limosa is from Latin and means "muddy", from limus, "mud".The specific haemastica is from Ancient Greek and means "bloody". An 18th century name for this bird was red-breasted godwit.The English term "godwit" was first recorded in about 1416-7 and is believed to imitate the bird Looking for the best hiking trails in Amsterdam? Whether you're getting ready to hike, bike, trail run, or explore other outdoor activities, AllTrails has 68 scenic trails in the Amsterdam area. Enjoy hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Explore one of 35 easy hiking trails in Amsterdam or discover kid-friendly routes for your next family trip. |huh| qds| eyp| jcx| jkb| jff| tel| icf| pvm| bqj| brx| jvq| hiv| mhv| xvd| cru| yal| qfk| edj| smd| mzx| rnf| lua| lrn| xyq| lws| wub| mwa| nxw| ulx| gna| rgj| mvv| ceq| mid| sxg| fyo| zks| osm| fym| vna| ofz| vlf| nvk| xtl| rdj| wlz| swx| uod| iod|