Hudsonian Godwit
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| Mass | 250 g |
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| Scientific name | Limosa haemastica |
| Conservation status | Least Concern (Population decreasing) |
| Rank | Species |
| Higher classification | Godwit |
| Family | Scolopacidae |
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| ID | 1993825 |
About Hudsonian Godwit
The Hudsonian godwit 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.
