RG
North America
Royal Godwit
Numenius lapponica
About this species
A characteristic species of the Scolopacidae family, the Royal Godwit occupies wetland regions throughout North America. Its IUCN status is currently Least Concern.
The Royal Godwit is part of the order Charadriiformes and the Scolopacidae family. Its preferred habitat is wetland, where it forages, breeds, and contributes to a balanced ecosystem. With a conservation status of Least Concern, this species offers an excellent window into the broader biodiversity of North America.
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Similar species
Other birds in the Scolopacidae family and Charadriiformes order.