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How to ID Shorebirds with Upcurved Bills

Shorebirds with up-curved bills are some of the most specialized and striking birds you’ll see along coastlines and mudflats. In this video, we dive into which species have up-curved bills, how to identify them in the field, where you’re most likely to find them, and why their unusual bill shape is such a powerful feeding tool. You’ll learn about iconic species like the hudsonian Godwit, Bar Tailed Godwit, american Avocet, and Marbled Godwit, including: 🌊 Where they forage: coastal flats, estuaries, tidal pools, and shallow wetlands 🪱 How they use their bill: probing deep for crabs and marine worms, sweeping side-to-side, and reaching prey no other shorebird can access 🔎 Key field marks: size, bill length, curvature, plumage patterns, and behavior Whether you’re birding in the Florida Keys, across the Gulf Coast, or exploring migration hotspots, this guide will help you spot and understand these incredible birds with confidence. All ID info is sourced from Cornell Lab of Ornithology for scientific accuracy. 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe for more bird ID guides and wildlife videos! Want to know where to find birds in the keys? -Check out my E-BOOK: Where to go Birding in the Florida Keys https://www.amazon.com/Where-go-Birdi... JOIN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY!! Facebook Group:   / 997570873762753   modal=false&should_open_composer=false -You'll get rare bird alerts, we also have a Whats app group, follow migration with us, and see what birds we are finding in the keys... DM me or follow my birding adventures on: Instagram:   / florida_keys_birding   Facebook Page:   / floridakeysbirding