Bristle-thighed Curlew

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Numenius tahitiensis

Bristle-thighed Curlew, a reference photo
Photo: Bryan Harry/NPS · Public domain

The bristle-thighed curlew (Numenius tahitiensis) is a medium-sized shorebird that breeds in Alaska and winters on tropical Pacific islands.

From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Bristle-thighed Curlew being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Charadriiformes
Family
Scolopacidae
Species
Numenius tahitiensis

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