Curlew

Audio:

The Curlew is mainly found in coastal areas like the Wadden Sea or dunes. During the mating season they fly around continually calling 'wuuluup' . The Curlew is mostly known for its long downward-curved beak.

Wiki:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Numenius_arquata

Map:

http://eol.org/pages/1049389/maps

Scientific name:

Numenius arquata

Presence in western Europe:

Common

More information

Size:

Buzzard

Birdtype:

waders

Main colour:

Light grey,

Light brown

Beak colour:

Black

Beak shape:

Curved

Crown colour:

Light grey,

Light brown

Breast colour:

Light grey,

Light brown

Belly colour:

Light grey,

Light brown

Throat colour:

Light grey,

Light brown

Pattern:

Speckled

Rump colour:

White

Upperwing colour:

Light brown

Underwing colour:

Grey

Wing stripe colour:

Black

Wing shape:

Pointed

Leg colour:

Grey

Leg shape:

Stiltlong

Tail colour:

Light grey,

Light brown

Tail shape:

Square short

Looks like

Whimbrel

Read more about Whimbrel

The Curlew is much larger than the Whimbrel and has a very long beak.