curlew
curlew n Eskimo Curlew. Local name: Curlew.The Eskimo Curlew was formerly one of the most abundant birds in North America. 'It was said to have visited Newfoundland in autumn in millions that darkened the sky.' Now it is extinct, or very nearly so. PRINTED ITEM DNE-cit G.M. Story 5/76 JH 5...
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| Language: | English |
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1976
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| Online Access: | http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/19214 |
| Summary: | curlew n Eskimo Curlew. Local name: Curlew.The Eskimo Curlew was formerly one of the most abundant birds in North America. 'It was said to have visited Newfoundland in autumn in millions that darkened the sky.' Now it is extinct, or very nearly so. PRINTED ITEM DNE-cit G.M. Story 5/76 JH 5/76 Used I and Sup Used I and Sup 1 Used I no curlew, no herring, curlew berry, BLACKBERRY, curlew net Checked by Jordyn Hughes on Thu 30 Jun 2016 |
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