Scientific Name: Limosa limosa
Malay Name: Kedidi-Raja Ekor Hitam
Chinese Name: 黑尾塍鹬
Range:
Breeding Range: (EU) widespread
Nonbreeding Range: AF, OR, AU
Taxonomy:
Polytypic. Subspecies are: islandica, limosa, melanuroides, bohaii
Local Subspecies: melanuroides
Size: 36-40 cm
Similar looking species: Bar-tailed Godwit, Asian Dowitcher
Local Status: Uncommon migrant
Photos:
Black-tailed Godwit at Seletar Dam. Photo credit: Francis Yap
Black-tailed Godwit at Seletar Dam. Photo credit: Francis Yap
Black-tailed Godwit at SBWR. Photo Credit: Francis Yap
Black-tailed Godwit at SBWR. Photo credit: Francis Yap
External Links:
Conservation Status: IUCN Red List Page
Photos: Oriental Bird Images
Sound Recordings: xeno-canto Link
Wikipedia Entry: Wikipedia Link
