bar-tailed godwit
bird
Also known as: Limosa lapponica
Quick Summary
Hear how scientists are studying the sleep-related brain activity of animals and migratory birds
Find out how scientists are studying the sleep activity of migratory birds.
The bar-tailed godwit (Limosa lapponica) is a large shorebird with a long, slightly curved bill, a barred tail, and relatively short legs. These birds breed in the northernmost parts of Europe and Asia. They are part of the godwit genus (Limosa), which includes four species known for their whistling calls.12
Bar-tailed godwits typically winter in Africa and Australasia. Some subspecies, like L. lapponica bauri, are known for their incredible migrations, capable of flying nonstop from Alaska to New Zealand.12
Summary created from Britannica articles
using AI.
AI can make mistakes, so verify using Britannica articles.
2 Britannica Sources
Ask Britannica AI about this topic
Britannica doesn't have a full article on this topic, so we've curated a list of our relevant coverage.
