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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
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.
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.