Hudsonian Godwit
Limosa haemastica
NWT List of Species at Risk:
Not applicable
NWT SARC Assessment:
Not applicable
Federal Species at Risk Act list:
Under Consideration
COSEWIC Assessment:
Threatened
NWT General Status Rank:
At Risk
Description:
The Hudsonian Godwit is one of the largest shorebirds that breeds in the NWT. It has long, dark legs and a long, slightly upturned bill. The bill is bi-coloured in both sexes, being pinkish red at the base and becoming darker towards the tip. Females tend to be larger than males on average, but males have darker plumage overall.
Weight: Females, 246 to 358 g (8.7 to 12.6 oz); Males, 196 to 266 g (6.9 to 9.4 oz)
Length: 36 to 42 cm (14 to 17 in)
Report Hudsonian Godwit sightings to ebird.org or NWT_NUChecklist.TNO_NUReleve@canada.ca