; % ; , amd. 
Distribution in Guatemala.--Recorded only from San Gerénimo, near Sal 
nt survey. 
Records.--This species was not observed during the vrese 
In literature it has been recorded only from San Gerénimo, which is near Sealand, 
in April (Salvin, Ibis, 1861, p. 356). 
.——This curlew is too rare in occurrence to be considered a game bird. 

Habits and Hunting 
59. Numenius phaeopus hudsonicus Latham 


Hudsonian Curlew 
Other Names.-— 
None known. 
Status.--The Hudeonian curlew is a fairly common migrant and winter visitant along the 
Pacific Coast. 
Description.--Similar to but smaller than the preceding species. Wings without asin 
lining; crown dark with a contrasting light median line; a dark line through eye; 
usually much shorter. 

Voice.--Two principal calls, one a low, two-noted whistle, the other a series of four or 
more sharp, staccato whistles. 
Measurements.—— 
Male (13) Female (11) 
Wing, 231-257 (239.1) Wing, 240-267 (252.4) 
Tail, 88-101 (92.9) Tail, 92102 (97.1) 
Tarsus, 52-61 (55.7) Tarsus, 54-61 (57.9) 
Exposed culmen, 77-93.5 (83.1) Exposed culmen, 84—-95.5 (91.5) 
General Distribution.——Breeds on the Arctic coast of North America from Norton Sound to the 
Anderson River, and locally to Fort Churchill. Winters from southern California south on 
the Pacific Coast of America to Chiloe Island, Chile, and on the east coast from British 
Guiana to the mouth of the Amazon; Galapagos Archipelago. In migration on both coasts of 
North America and islands in the West Indies. — 
Distribution in Guatemala.-~Pacific Coast during fall, winter, and spring months. 
Records.--Near Sinacate, and Playa Grande at the mouth of the Rf{o Samalf, January 31, 1946: 
near Champerico on February 11, 1946, and January 14, 1948; near Ahumado, January 29, 1947; 
San José, April 1 and Iztapa, April 2, 1947. 
In literature it has been recorded from: Chiapam (Salvin and Godman); Ochs and 
Champerico (Griscom). 
Habits and Hunting.--This large shorebird is to be looked for on the mud flats and broad 
beaches. It is too few in numbers for hunting and should be completely protected by law. 
60. Numenius americanus americanus Bechstein 
Long-billed Curlew 
Other Names.-- 
Guatemalan: zarapico pico largo, chorlo 

Statug.—-The long-billed curlew apparently is an uncommon or rare winter visitant on the 
Pacific Coast and at inland lakes. 
Description.--A very large shorebird with very long, decurved bill; upperparts dark brown, 
underparts light cinnamon buff with narrow, dark streaks.on neck and breast. Wing linings | 
bright cinnamon, crown dark brown without black bands. 
VYoice.--Loud, mellow curlew, curlew, sometimes a trilling call. 
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