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Long-billed Dowitcher: Facts, Distribution, Diet

All you need to know about this medium-sized shorebird
Text by: Kaushik Sarkar | Design by: Diviya Mehra
Updated   August 14, 2025
Text by: Kaushik Sarkar | Design by: Diviya Mehra
Updated   August 14, 2025
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All you need to know about this medium-sized shorebird

What is the breeding range of the long-billed dowitcher?

The primary breeding range of the long-billed dowitcher is the Arctic region.

Where does the long-billed dowitcher migrate to in the winter?

It migrates to southern USA, Mexico and the Caribbean.

Is the long-billed dowitcher found in India?

The long-billed dowitcher is a vagrant (accidental visitor) to India with isolated records from Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Assam. 

About the Authors

Kaushik Sarkar

Kaushik Sarkar

is a wildlife biologist transitioning towards the world of conservation action. He currently works with The Habitats Trust primarily working on the Terai Grasslands Project.
Diviya Mehra

Diviya Mehra

is a graphic designer. She was the former art director of National Geographic Traveller. Her love for animals, travel and design has shaped her career through the years.