About the Hudsonian Godwit
The Hudsonian godwit is a large shorebird in the sandpiper family, Scolopacidae. It is a long distance migratory species that breeds at remote sites in northern Canada and winters in southern South America. The genus name Limosa is from Latin and means "muddy", from limus, "mud". The specific haemastica is from Ancient Greek and means "bloody".The English term "godwit" is believed to imitate the bird's call.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Sandpipers and Allies (Scolopacidae) |
| Species | Limosa haemastica |
| Species Codes | hudgod, HUGO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Hudsonian Godwit belong to?
The Hudsonian Godwit (Limosa haemastica) belongs to the Sandpipers and Allies family (Scolopacidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Hudsonian Godwit?
The Hudsonian godwit is a large shorebird in the sandpiper family, Scolopacidae. It is a long distance migratory species that breeds at remote sites in northern Canada and winters in southern South America. The genus name Limosa is from Latin and means \"muddy\", from limus, \"mud\". The specific haemas...
Where can I report a Hudsonian Godwit sighting?
You can log sightings of Hudsonian Godwit on eBird (ebird.org) using species code hudgod, or on iNaturalist.
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