Monogamous, Solitary nester
Olive green marked with brown
Plant materials.
Migratory
Far Eastern Curlew: Largest curlew with very long heavy bill, the longest of any shorebird. Dark brown with heavily streaked underparts. Sexes similar. Juvenile nearly identical to adult but streaking on underparts is finer.
Far Eastern Curlew: Very rarely wanders to the Aleutian and Pribilof Islands of Alaska in spring.
Far Eastern Curlew: Nest built on mounds in open boggy areas or the marshy shores of lakes. Lays four brown marked, olive green eggs. Incubation ranges from 27-29 days and is carried out by both parents.
Far Eastern Curlew: Slow, methodical probing in search of insect larvae, crabs, and clams. May also pick items from surface and eat berries in the fall.
Far Eastern Curlew: Plaintive "curr-ee."
Far Eastern Curlew: Long-billed Curlew has sparse fine streaks on underparts and strong cinnamon wash overall.