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Marbled Godwit

Limosa fedoa

The Marbled Godwit is a tall, long-legged bird with a beautiful, patterned body. It loves to wade in shallow waters looking for yummy snacks like worms and insects.

Habitat: Coastal areas

Appearance

The Marbled Godwit has long bluish-gray legs and a striking pinkish-orange bill with a dark tip that curves slightly upwards. Its body plumage is mottled brown and buff, creating a distinct marbled pattern which helps it blend into marshy environments.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderCharadriiformesFamilyScolopacidaeGenusLimosa
Marbled Godwit
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Marbled Godwit

Category

Birds

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Godwit chicks can walk and feed themselves just hours after hatching!

Marbled Godwits communicate with 'god-wit' calls, giving them their name!

Their long, upturned bill is perfect for probing deep into soft mud!

They nest in a simple scrape on the ground, often hidden by tall grass.

Special abilities

Ability

Tactile Tracker

Marbled Godwit can feel buried worms with its sensitive bill because of nerve endings that help them detect hidden prey.

Ability

Wading Wonder

Marbled Godwit has long legs that help them wade into deeper water without getting their bodies wet to find food.

Ability

Migration Master

Marbled Godwit can fly thousands of kilometers non-stop because of strong wings that help them reach distant wintering grounds.

Measurements & details

Length
40-50 cm
Wingspan
70-80 cm
Weight
0.25-0.45 kg
Lifespan
5-13 years
Top Speed
60 km/h
Clutch Size
3-5
Incubation
22-23 days
Migration Distance
4000 km

Diet & Feeding

They probe muddy wetlands and coasts, using their long bills to find worms, insects, and tiny shellfish.

Primary Foods

  • marine worms
  • insect larvae
  • small crustaceans
  • mollusks
  • small fish

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

eaten by

Lugworm

Arenicola marina

A common prey item found in muddy substrates.

eaten by

Grass Shrimp

Palaemonetes pugio

Small crustaceans often foraged in shallow waters.

eats

Coyote

Canis latrans

Can prey on eggs, chicks, or adult godwits.

eats

Great Horned Owl

Bubo virginianus

A nocturnal raptor that preys on various birds.

Traits

Also known as

No aliases listed yet.

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always watch birds from a distance and be quiet so you don't scare them away.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Marbled Godwit?

40-50 cm

What is Marbled Godwit's wingspan?

70-80 cm

How much does Marbled Godwit weigh?

0.25-0.45 kg

How long does Marbled Godwit live?

5-13 years

How fast can Marbled Godwit move?

60 km/h

What does Marbled Godwit eat?

They probe muddy wetlands and coasts, using their long bills to find worms, insects, and tiny shellfish.

Where is Marbled Godwit usually found?

Coastal areas

How does Marbled Godwit hunt?

Foraging

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