The Long-billed Curlew is nicknamed the "Sickle-bill" because of its prodigious bill. In flight, its' wings show a cinnamon color. We witnessed this beautiful bird in flight as 20 or so flew right in front of the truck and landed in a nearby field. The Long-billed Curlew is uncommon but is seen in much of the west plus Florida and the east coast. It was fun to see so many as we were finishing our drive through the Atascosa NWR.
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