Wilderness

Bar-tailed GODWIT

CONSERVATION STATUS

Native species classified as declining

FEATURES

In general, bar-tailed godwits are predominantly brown on their upper parts and pale below, giving an overall impression of a brown and white mottled look. Males have shorter bills and are noticeably smaller (400g) than

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